Sku: XX1757Artist: Roger NellensTitle: Galerie Alexandre IolasYear: 1974Signed: NoMedium: LithographPaper Size: 34.5 x 23.5 inches ( 88 x 60 cm )Image Size: 26 x 20 inches ( 66 x 51 cm )Edition Size: 500Framed: No: Inquire with our experts for framing suggestions.Condition: A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handlingAdditional Details: Original exhibition poster for Roger Nellens: Répertoire, presented at Galerie Alexandre Iolas, Paris, from September 24 to October 12, 1974. Printed in France. This visually striking poster features a stylized cinema projector composed of interlocking mechanical forms, rendered in soft grey tones and accented by a vibrant multicolored film wheel. The composition reflects Nellens’ fascination with machinery, movement, and visual rhythm, blending industrial imagery with a refined, almost poetic graphic sensibility. The clean, modern design emphasizes balance and clarity, with the geometric structure of the projector contrasting elegantly against the subtle gradient background. The inclusion of color within the otherwise restrained palette creates a focal point, evoking the magic of cinema and the transformation of mechanical process into visual experience. Published by Galerie Alexandre Iolas—one of the most influential galleries of the 20th century—this poster carries strong historical and artistic significance. A rare and sophisticated example from the pre-digital poster era, appealing to collectors of conceptual, kinetic, and design-driven works. Framing available upon request.
