{"title":"Cuba","description":"\u003cp\u003eCuba developed one of the most distinctive poster traditions in the Western Hemisphere after 1959, when the revolutionary government established cultural institutions that treated graphic design as a public art form. The Instituto Cubano del Arte e Industria Cinematográficos, better known as ICAIC, became especially influential, commissioning bold silkscreen film posters that circulated widely and are now studied alongside the best European work of the same era. The pieces shown here are period originals from that tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"elpidio-valdes","title":"Elpidio Valdes, Cuban Release","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lively 1994 Cuban silkscreen by Muñoz Bach celebrates one of Cuba’s most beloved animated heroes, Elpidio Valdés. Created by director Juan Padrón for ICAIC Animación, the character became a national favorite for his swashbuckling adventures set during Cuba’s wars of independence. He was brave, funny, and proudly Cuban, which made him a perfect fit for the bold visual storytelling that defined the island’s animation studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuñoz Bach brings his unmistakable hand to the design, filling the poster with loose ink lines, playful shapes, and a helmet stamped with the Cuban flag. Bach was one of ICAIC’s most creative voices and was known for turning even a simple announcement into something full of personality. Here he lets Elpidio peek out from behind a burst of colorful decorative forms, as if hiding in plain sight, ready for his next mission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCuban silkscreens of this era were printed through tightly controlled state workshops known for their craftsmanship and limited output. Surviving examples are prized for their saturated colors, handmade textures, and the unmistakable energy of Cuba’s graphic arts scene. This poster is a bright reminder of a milestone moment in Cuban animation and reflects the humor and spirit that made Elpidio Valdés a cultural icon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30.0\" x 20.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Artist\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Munoz Bachs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Condition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Light border wear. Please use the photo zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43020260212851,"sku":"P6130","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/CUL17257.jpg?v=1745797283"},{"product_id":"savior","title":"The Savior, Cuban Release","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bold 1973 Cuban silkscreen by Luis Vega turns political graphics into something sharp, symbolic, and unforgettable. Vega uses the familiar silhouette of a uniformed authoritarian figure, then wipes away every trace of identity with a stippled, faceless head. The halo of radiating color feels almost ironic, casting a saintly glow over a figure marked with unmistakable insignia. The contrast is designed to sting, not to flatter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrue to the golden era of Cuban poster design, the colors are rich, the typography is punchy, and the message hits before you can blink. Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, Cuba placed strict controls on silkscreen production, which resulted in high print quality and extremely limited quantities. Posters were produced through state-run studios with careful oversight, so surviving examples are prized by collectors for both their craftsmanship and scarcity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVega’s design also lands at a fascinating moment in Cuban cultural history. Artists working inside state institutions often used metaphor, satire, and visual irony to comment on foreign intervention, war crimes, and the global fight against fascism. His tiny pink toy-like soldier perched on the shoulder of the uniform transforms the entire image into a critique of power structures that behave like children playing with weapons. The result is provocative, clever, and unmistakably Cuban in its ability to fuse politics with pure graphic punch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30.0\" x 20.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Artist\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luis Vega\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Condition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Light border wear. Please use the photo zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43765196587123,"sku":"P6618-15","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/salv-M.jpg?v=1763691611"},{"product_id":"la-gloria-cubana-cigar-label","title":"La Gloria Cubana, Cigar Label","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis stunning chromolithograph cigar label for La Gloria Cubana captures the height of Cuban tobacco prestige at the turn of the century. A classical allegory of Glory sits enthroned upon clouds, draped in crimson and white, holding a golden shield while attended by figures bearing laurel wreaths and palm fronds. A cherub assists at right as sunbeams radiate behind the central figure, while a tropical Cuban landscape with palm trees anchors the composition in its Caribbean origins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe row of embossed gold medallions along the bottom edge speaks to the brand's award-winning reputation, a common visual device used by premium cigar manufacturers to communicate quality. Founded in Havana in 1885, La Gloria Cubana was among the many prestigious houses that commissioned elaborate lithographic labels from specialized printing firms, transforming commercial packaging into miniature masterpieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA superb example of Victorian commercial chromolithography at its most ambitious, this label bridges fine art tradition with marketing ingenuity. A standout piece for collectors of cigar ephemera, Cuban memorabilia, or chromolithographic printing arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.5\" x 9.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks\/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Please refer to each print's image to get a better understanding of the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44924826255475,"sku":"PL7639","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/2026-05-05-12-20-25-01.jpg?v=1778016242"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/en-nl\/collections\/cuba.oembed?page=2","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}