Artwork
Burpas
Burpas is a poster by Unknown. It dates from 1980 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Burpas is a 1980 poster advertising a gig by the band of the same name. It is characterized by a bold and eye-catching design.
Technique & Style
The poster's design features a parallelogram shape with a pixelated image and diagonal text arrangement. The background is divided into pink and blue blocks, with white dots forming a central image. The text is presented in large, uneven letters, contributing to the overall energetic feel.
Context
The poster was displayed as part of the Greenwich Mural Workshop's exhibition '*Printing is easy...?*', suggesting a connection to the workshop's exploration of printing techniques and design.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
