The Poster Boys

This month the Poster Boys survey the Golden Age of Cuban Posters, created during and after the Cuban Revolution. In addition to the iconic social and political posters that celebrated Cuba’s cultural pride and solidarity with other nations, hundreds of silkscreen film posters were produced during the 60’s which reflected the distinct styles and humble ingenuity of Cuba’s poster artists. Brandon and Sam reflect on the processes of these artists and appreciate how much their posters have influenced their own personal philosophies as designers. The Flat File looks at the Cuban poster for STOLEN KISSES, a top design of Sam’s, and the other international posters for Truffaut’s 1968 film. SHOW NOTES & LINKS In Print: Revolucion!: Cuban Poster Art Soy Cuba: Cuban Cinema Posters From After the Revolution Mira Cuba: The Cuban Poster Art from 1959 The Cuban Image: Cinema and Cultural Politics in Cuba The Art of Revolution Online: Giselle Monzón screenprinting posters at the ICAIC Cuban posters with Giselle Monzón