{"product_id":"olympics-poster-levis-skiing","title":"Moscow Olympics, Skiing (Signed)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1980 Olympic poster was created during one of the most politically complex moments in modern sports history. Designed for Levi’s, it reflects the global attention surrounding the Moscow Games, which became the center of an international boycott after the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. Many Western nations withdrew in protest, and Australia saw divided participation, with athletes and sporting bodies making independent decisions about attendance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition blends athletic grace with a quiet sense of national identity, offering a vision of sport that exists beyond politics. Corporate sponsors like Levi’s produced independent Olympic artwork during the boycott year, giving voice to the celebration of athletic commitment even as official participation was fractured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, pieces like this are valued for their connection to a turbulent chapter in Olympic history. They capture a moment when commercial art, global politics, and athletic culture converged, resulting in imagery that is both visually refined and historically significant. *Hand Signed by artist Michael D. Gilden in lower left of image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24.0\" x 18.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Artist\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Michael D. Gilden\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Condition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Faint creasing in lower quadrant. 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":43167558926451,"sku":"P6557-1-1","price":248.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/USA-1_9bf6c0af-1972-43e9-86a3-db3546685b28.jpg?v=1765062973","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/en-nl\/products\/olympics-poster-levis-skiing","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}