SIZE: 18 x 24
COLLECTION: 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics
CONDITION: Mint condition - in the original packaging
ABOUT: “Basketball” Official Poster — 1996 Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games By Hiro Yamagata Basketball by internationally renowned artist Hiro Yamagata is one of the most visually striking and contemporary posters commissioned for the 1996 Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games, created to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the modern Olympic movement. Known for his luminous color palettes and optimistic vision, Yamagata brings a uniquely modern and global perspective to one of the Olympics’ most popular sports. A Global Game, Reimagined in Color and Light Yamagata’s interpretation of basketball emphasizes energy, elevation, and spectacle. The artwork captures the excitement of the sport - its speed, precision, and crowd-driven intensity - while presenting it through Yamagata’s signature style of vivid color, layered composition, and radiant atmosphere. Rather than focusing on realism, the piece celebrates basketball as a worldwide cultural phenomenon, perfectly aligned with the Olympic ideal of international unity. Why This Poster Stands Out:   By Renowned Artist Hiro Yamagata - Yamagata is internationally celebrated for his vibrant, futuristic aesthetic and large-scale public works. His Olympic commissions are among the most collectible sport posters of the era.   Basketball’s Olympic & Global Impact - By 1996, basketball had become one of the Games’ most watched and influential sports, symbolizing athletic excellence and international popularity.  Centennial Olympic Significance - Created for the only Olympic Games to mark 100 years of modern competition, this poster carries exceptional historical and collectible importance.   Museum-Quality Contemporary Art - With its bold design and luminous energy, "Basketball"  functions as both Olympic memorabilia and a standalone work of contemporary fine art.   A Modern Icon of the Centennial Games Basketball by Hiro Yamagata captures the excitement, optimism, and global reach of the sport at a defining moment in Olympic history. It reflects not only athletic excellence, but the evolving, modern spirit of the Olympic Games themselves. For collectors seeking a poster that blends bold contemporary art, global sport, and Centennial significance, this Hiro Yamagata work stands among the most compelling pieces of the Atlanta 1996 collection.
 
 
 
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