Viktor Koretsky More Prints

This striking poster from around 1960 was created by Victor Koretsky, one of the leading figures of twentieth-century Soviet propaganda art. Koretsky was known for combining powerful...

This 1977 poster by Victor Koretsky constitutes the central panel of the triptych “За власть Советов!” (“For the power of the Soviets!”), a powerful visual narrative revisiting the r...

This powerful 1971 poster by Victor Koretsky exemplifies the confrontational and symbolic visual language of late Soviet propaganda. Created during the height of the Cold War, it sta...

This powerful poster from around 1960 was created by Victor Koretsky, one of the most influential designers of Soviet propaganda graphics. The image celebrates solidarity with Cuba i...

This elegant 1976 Soviet poster by Victor Koretsky, titled “Notre drapeau flotte parmi les étoiles !” (“Our flag flies among the stars!”), combines poetic inspiration with the imager...

This powerful 1969 poster by Victor Koretsky stands as a stark example of late Cold War political propaganda. It warns of the perceived resurgence of fascism in West Germany, specifi...

The 1971 Soviet poster by Victor Koretsky carries the slogan “Африка борется, Африка победит!”, which translates most accurately as: “Africa is fighting, Africa will win!” The comp...

This powerful 1972 Soviet poster by Victor Koretsky delivers a striking visual statement on the Vietnam War, combining innocence, destruction, and ideological messaging into a single...

This 1956 Soviet poster by Victor Koretsky celebrates May Day, the international workers’ holiday, through a powerful image of unity, optimism, and global solidarity. Titled “Да здравствует 1 мая” (“Long live May 1st”), it embodies the spirit of collective strength and peace that defined Soviet visual culture during the post-war period. At the center of the composition stands a group of workers from diverse backgrounds, marching forward with determination. The leading figure raises a red banner inscribed with the word “peace,” while behind him, flags in multiple languages—French (paix), German (Frieden), and Chinese characters among others—reinforce the universal message. This multilingual approach emphasizes the international dimension of the workers’ movement, portraying May Day not as a national event, but as a global celebration. The circular globe behind the figures further strengthens this idea. It frames the group as representatives of humanity as a whole, symbolizing a shared future shaped by labor, cooperation, and ideological unity. The figures themselves are idealized—strong, focused, and forward-looking—reflecting the archetype of the “new Soviet citizen.” Dominating the lower portion of the poster is the bold red typography: a monumental “1” paired with “МАЯ” (May), creating a striking visual anchor. The scale and color choice underline the importance of the date, transforming it into both a celebration and a rallying call. Koretsky, known for his mastery of photomontage and persuasive imagery, here combines realism with graphic clarity to deliver an immediately legible and emotionally engaging composition. The palette is clean and vibrant—reds, blues, and whites—contrasting with the softer tones of the figures. This clarity reinforces the optimistic tone of the piece, far removed from the darker, more critical imagery of later Cold War posters...

This powerful 1963 Soviet poster celebrates the political and ideological alliance between the Soviet Union and revolutionary Cuba at the height of the Cold War. It features two icon...

This 1977 poster by Victor Koretsky completes the triptych “За Советскую власть!” (“For Soviet power!”), forming its third and final panel. Created in the Soviet Union, it brings the...

This 1977 poster by Victor Koretsky forms the first panel of a larger triptych titled “За Советскую власть!” (“For Soviet power!”), a work that revisits the revolutionary mythology o...

This powerful poster created around 1960 by Victor Koretsky pays tribute to Patrice Lumumba, one of the most important figures of the African decolonization movement. The composition...