{"product_id":"1967-grenoble-international-weeks-figure-skating-poster","title":"Grenoble International Weeks, Figure Skating","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis original 1967 French poster was created to promote the \u003cem\u003eSemaines Internationales de Patinage Artistique\u003c\/em\u003e held in Grenoble in the years leading up to the 1968 Winter Olympic Games. Issued for the international figure skating events at the Stade de Glace, the poster reflects Grenoble’s growing role on the world stage as it prepared to host athletes, spectators, and cultural exchange during a pivotal moment in postwar European sport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe event brought together skaters from multiple countries, positioning artistic skating as both competitive sport and performance art. In the nineteen sixties, figure skating occupied a unique place in international athletics, balancing technical precision with elegance and theatrical expression. Grenoble’s international weeks emphasized this dual identity, reinforcing the city’s reputation as a modern alpine center capable of hosting large scale international events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned in the bold graphic language of mid century French poster art, the image aligns with the era’s emphasis on movement, abstraction, and national pride. Sponsored by Teisseire, a historic Grenoble based company founded in 1720, the poster also reflects the close relationship between regional industry, cultural life, and international sport. It stands as a strong example of late nineteen sixties French graphic design and a document of Grenoble’s Olympic era transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 46.5\" x 30.25\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Condition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good to Very Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Horizontal creasing in upper center. 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":43168058310771,"sku":"P6672-1-1","price":365.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/0m.jpg?v=1768519481","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/products\/1967-grenoble-international-weeks-figure-skating-poster","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}