“The Uncaptive Mind,” an exhibition that showcases works from the Polish School of Posters, is now on display at FIU’s Steven J. Green School of International & Public Affairs, in the Green School Gallery (SIPA I, first floor). The exhibition will be open through November 2024. Admission is free.
The Polish School of Posters (1950s to 1980s) stands as an artistic marvel and a testament to human ingenuity – a vibrant, creative, and innovative movement that brilliantly infused vivid colors, subliminal messages and sharp wit into posters.
With state financial support and artistic encouragement, graphic artists designed strong, original, individualistic images – often intended to surprise, provoke or disturb viewers’ beliefs and values. They frequently used camouflage and commonly understood ironies to communicate secretly with the public and subversively comment on the rigid Soviet communist regime.
“The Uncaptive Mind” collection, which was curated by Rodrigo Butori and includes more than 40 circus, film and theater posters, is a unique fusion of artistry, intellect and cultural resonance that influenced generations and set an unparalleled standard in graphic design.
The exhibition is presented by the Green School’s Blanka Rosenstiel Lecture Series on Poland and its European and Eurasian Studies Program.
