SIZE: 18 x 24
COLLECTION: 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics
CONDITION: Mint condition - in the original packaging
ABOUT: “Table Tennis” Official Poster — 1996 Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games By Hiro Yamagata -"Table Tennis" by internationally acclaimed artist Hiro Yamagata is one of the most energetic and visually refined posters commissioned for the 1996 Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games, created to honor the 100th anniversary of the modern Olympic movement. Yamagata’s signature style - defined by luminous color, layered motion, and a distinctly modern sensibility - perfectly captures the speed, precision, and intensity of one of the Olympics’ fastest sports. Speed, Focus, and Split-Second Precision - Table tennis is a game measured in milliseconds, demanding extraordinary reflexes, coordination, and mental sharpness. Yamagata translates this lightning-fast exchange into a vibrant composition that emphasizes movement, anticipation, and rhythm. The athlete appears suspended in action, with the ball acting as a dynamic focal point that drives the entire scene. Rather than strict realism, the artwork conveys the experience of the game - the rapid pace, controlled aggression, and near-instant reactions that define elite play. 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. A Globally Revered Olympic Sport - Table tennis is one of the most widely played sports in the world, symbolizing international participation and technical mastery on the Olympic stage. Centennial Olympic Significance - Produced for the only Olympic Games to celebrate 100 years of modern competition, this poster holds enduring historical and collectible value. Museum-Quality Contemporary Art - With its bold palette and kinetic composition, Table Tennis functions equally well as Olympic memorabilia and as a standalone work of contemporary fine art. A Modern Expression of Olympic Precision Table Tennis by Hiro Yamagata captures the speed, discipline, and intensity that define Olympic competition at its most technical. It stands as a vivid artistic tribute to a sport where mastery is measured in fractions of a second—and to the modern, global vision of the Atlanta 1996 Centennial Olympic Games.
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