SIZE: 18 x 24
COLLECTION: 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics
CONDITION: Mint condition - in the original packaging
ABOUT: “Olympic Canoe/Kayak” Official Poster — 1996 Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games By Hiro Yamagata - "Olympic Canoe/Kayak" by internationally acclaimed artist Hiro Yamagata is one of the most dynamic and visually exhilarating posters commissioned for the 1996 Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games, created to honor the 100th anniversary of the modern Olympic movement. Through his signature use of brilliant color, layered motion, and radiant light, Yamagata captures the intensity, precision, and controlled chaos of one of the Olympics’ most demanding water sports. Power, Precision, and the Force of Water - Canoe and Kayak" events are defined by split-second decision-making, strength, and technical mastery, as athletes navigate rushing water and tightly spaced gates. Yamagata translates this high-stakes environment into a composition filled with energy and momentum, where the athlete and river appear locked in a dramatic yet harmonious exchange. The artwork emphasizes movement and flow rather than realism, conveying the experience of the course—fast, unpredictable, and exhilarating. Why This Poster Stands Out: By Renowned Artist Hiro Yamagata - Yamagata is internationally celebrated for his optimistic, contemporary aesthetic and large-scale public art. His Olympic posters are among the most recognizable and collectible works of the Centennial Games.   One of the Olympics’ Most Technical Water Sports  "Canoe/Kayak" showcases a unique combination of endurance, agility, and precision, making it a compelling subject within the Olympic program.   Centennial Olympic Significance - Produced for the only Olympic Games to mark 100 years of modern competition, this poster carries lasting historical and collectible value.   Museum-Quality Contemporary Art With its luminous palette and kinetic composition, "Olympic Canoe/Kayak"  functions equally well as Olympic memorabilia and a bold work of contemporary fine art.   A Vivid Tribute to Olympic Adventure "Olympic Canoe/Kayak"  by Hiro Yamagata captures the thrill, risk, and precision of navigating moving water at the highest level of competition. It stands as a luminous artistic tribute to one of the Olympics’ most exciting events and to the modern, global spirit of the Atlanta 1996 Centennial Olympic Games.
 
 
 
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