Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a poster by U-Print Collective. It dates from 1980 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This 1980 poster, created by U-Print Collective, is a landscape-oriented print featuring a mix of black, white, and pink elements.
Subject & Meaning
The poster depicts two men outside a building, with one touching his head to a soldier in a World War I battlefield scene visible through a window. The image juxtaposes a chaotic historical scene with a contemporary moment.
Technique & Style
The poster combines stark black-and-white imagery with bold pink and white text, creating a striking visual contrast. The use of laminated finish adds to its graphic impact.
Context
Produced in 1980 by U-Print Collective, the poster reflects the artistic and cultural sensibilities of that time, potentially commenting on the legacy of World War I.
Artist & collection
Artist
In the 1980s, a loose group of designers and activists splashed bold colors onto posters for festivals they hoped would change the scene in Cardiff.
