SIZE: 18 x 24
COLLECTION: 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics
CONDITION: Mint condition - in the original packaging
ABOUT:  “Olympic Beach Volleyball” Official Poster — 1996 Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games By Hiro Yamagata - Olympic Beach Volleyball by internationally acclaimed artist Hiro Yamagata is one of the most vibrant and celebratory posters commissioned for the 1996 Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games, created to honor the 100th anniversary of the modern Olympic movement. Rendered in Yamagata’s unmistakable style of radiant color, layered motion, and joyful energy, the poster captures the excitement and cultural impact of one of the Games’ most popular modern sports. A New Olympic Tradition Comes of Age - Beach volleyball represented a fresh, contemporary spirit within the Olympic program - combining elite athleticism with outdoor spectacle and global youth culture. Yamagata’s composition emphasizes movement, elevation, and atmosphere, portraying athletes mid-action beneath sunlit skies, where sand, motion, and teamwork merge into a single kinetic moment. Rather than focusing on technical realism, the artwork conveys the feeling of the event - fast-paced, celebratory, and unmistakably modern. Why This Poster Stands Out: By Renowned Artist Hiro Yamagata Yamagata is internationally celebrated for his optimistic, futuristic aesthetic and large-scale public works. His Olympic posters are among the most recognizable and collectible of the Centennial Games.   Beach volleyball officially became an Olympic sport at the 1996 Atlanta Summer Games, making its debut as a full-medal event after being a demonstration sport in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics.  One of the Most Popular Olympic Sports - By 1996, beach volleyball had become a global phenomenon, drawing massive crowds and television audiences - making this poster especially iconic with its debut at the Atlanta Games.   Centennial Olympic Significance - Produced for the only Olympic Games to mark 100 years of modern competition, this poster holds enduring historical and collectible value.   Museum-Quality Contemporary Art - With its luminous palette and dynamic composition, Olympic Beach Volleyball functions equally well as Olympic memorabilia and a bold piece of contemporary fine art.  A Sunlit Symbol of the Centennial Games - "Olympic Beach Volleyball" by Hiro Yamagata captures the joy, athleticism, and evolving spirit of the Olympic Games at a defining moment in their history. It stands as a vivid tribute to a sport that helped reshape the modern Olympic experience.
 
 
 
 
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