Poland Magazine by Jan Lenica

This remarkable wraparound cover from Poland Illustrated Magazine showcases the striking visual language that made the Polish School of Posters internationally celebrated. Attributed to Jan Lenica, one of the movement's most influential figures, the design features two stylized portrait medallions surrounded by radiating, organic sunburst patterns in a vibrant psychedelic palette of orange, green, pink, and yellow. The composition transforms a simple magazine cover into a work of graphic art, with the male and female figures echoing folk art traditions while embracing thoroughly contemporary aesthetics. The piece demonstrates how Polish graphic designers of this era elevated even state propaganda publications into vehicles for genuine artistic expression. Professionally archived on linen, this cover has been preserved as the standalone artwork it deserves to be recognized as. A striking example of early 1970s design at its most inventive, bridging Eastern European artistic traditions with the psychedelic sensibilities of the global counterculture. Size: 14.0" x 22.0" Artist: Jan Lenica Condition: Good to Very Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Please use the photo zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request.