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Robert Peak's official promotional poster for the 1964-65 New York World's Fair captures the era's boundless optimism in one electrifying image. The Unisphere, that magnificent stainless steel globe in Flushing Meadows, dominates the composition while a young family experiences the fair below. Peak's signature painterly style transforms a promotional piece into genuine mid-century art, with hot magenta skies, floating balloons, and a father filming his family creating an indelible portrait of Space Age America.
The fair itself represented the pinnacle of postwar American ambition: IBM showcased early computers, Bell unveiled the Picturephone, and Disney debuted revolutionary animatronics. Over 51 million visitors passed through during its two seasons. Peak, who would later become legendary for his movie poster work, brings his dynamic illustration approach to bear here, creating movement and excitement that transcends typical promotional materials.
A standout piece for collectors of World's Fair memorabilia, mid-century graphic design, or Peak's substantial body of work. The Unisphere still stands today, making this poster a vivid connection between past dreams and present reality.
Size: 16.0" x 11.0"
Artist: Robert Peak
Condition: Very Good
Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Light diagonal fold in upper title text. Horizontal fold in upper border. *Additional photos available upon request.
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7514 Girard Ave
STE 1615
La Jolla, CA 92037
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