Soho by Philip Sutton Poster - London Underground Soho Square 1989

Specifications
Commissioned By: London Underground / London Transport (Art on the Underground series)
Tagline: Soho. By day, by night, by Tube.
Nearest Stations: Tottenham Court Road, Piccadilly Circus, or Leicester Square
Featured Artwork: Soho Sq. London (1989)
Featured Artist: Philip Sutton RA (British, born 1928)
Year: 1989
Dimensions: 152 x 101 cm
Status: Rare Original Extra-Large Trackside Poster, Vintage Printing, Excellent Condition.
 
About the Poster/Artwork
This exceptionally vibrant and rare vintage Soho by Philip Sutton Poster was commissioned by London Underground in 1989 as a prominent feature of their celebrated fine art transport poster series. Titled "Soho Sq. London" and promoted under the tagline "Soho. By day, by night, by Tube," the artwork captures the eclectic, bohemian essence of the historic London district. Designed by acclaimed Royal Academician Philip Sutton, the composition showcases an explosion of joyful color, using pointillist and fauvist-inspired red, blue, green, and orange confetti-like brushstrokes. The imagery depicts a whimsical view of the famous timber-framed gardener's hut in Soho Square, surrounded by lively figures, soaring blackbirds, and colorful pigeons. Printed in an impressive extra-large format meant for subway platform display, this original poster is a highly coveted collector's item bridging mid-century British avant-garde painting with historic public graphic design.
 
About the Institution
The London Underground has maintained a world-renowned, century-long tradition of transforming transit hubs into public galleries by commissioning leading fine artists and painters rather than commercial layout designers. Resumed with great momentum in 1986, this campaign provided chosen artists complete creative autonomy to showcase destinations accessible via the London tube network. Philip Sutton RA, highly celebrated for his bold use of radiant colors, expressive landscapes, and joyous figuration, crafted this large-scale masterpiece to celebrate the lively spirit of Soho. His works are held in prestigious international public collections, including the Tate Gallery, making his original London Transport posters highly desirable artifacts of late 20th-century British art history.