Fanny Mellet Bernay Pompidou Poster - L'Amerique Regarde La France 1983

Artist: Fanny Mellet Bernay (French)
Event: L'Amerique Regarde La France 1923-1983
Venue: Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris (Bibliotheque publique d'information)
Exhibition Dates: January 19 – March 7, 1983
Technique: Original vintage offset lithographic exhibition poster
Dimensions: 70x50 cm
Status: Excellent vintage condition, unbacked, vibrant color block printing
 
About the Poster:
This vibrant and clever vintage Fanny Mellet Bernay Pompidou Poster was commissioned by the Bibliothèque publique d'information (BPI) at the Centre Georges Pompidou in 1983. Celebrating 60 years of Franco-American cultural relations, the graphic artwork features a highly stylized, geometric study of the Statue of Liberty. She wears modern sunglasses reflecting the French tricolor flag while holding an iconic edition of TIME magazine. This historic print stands as a magnificent example of 1980s European graphic illustration, seamlessly blending pop-art aesthetics with global historical symbolism. The lower and right white margins showcase bold, multi-colored typography and institutional logos detailing the historic Paris event schedule.
 
About the Artist / Institution:
Fanny Mellet Bernay is a French graphic designer and illustrator known for her clean, hard-edged editorial style featured across major European publishing houses and cultural campaigns during the late 20th century. The publisher, Centre Georges Pompidou, opened in 1977 in the heart of Paris, is a globally acclaimed institution housing Europe's largest collection of modern art. Its dedicated public information library (BPI) pioneered landmark mid-century graphic initiatives, producing collectible exhibition posters that remain highly sought-after design artifacts.