This is a vintage "PEACE" blacklight poster released in 1972 by PRO ARTS, INC. in Ohio, USA.
This piece visually and directly expresses the atmosphere of the time, including the psychedelic culture, hippie movement, and anti-war sentiment of the 1960s-70s.
A bold, radially spreading yellow lightning motif is placed against a solid black background. In the center, a psychedelic circular graphic combines icons such as a peace sign, heart, and cross like a kaleidoscope, with three-dimensional "PEACE" typography composed of rainbow colors laid out on either side.
What makes this poster particularly appealing is that it's not just a message poster, but strongly evokes the context of "blacklight culture" that flourished from the late 1960s to the early 1970s. At the time, blacklight posters using fluorescent colors were popular among young people, displayed in their rooms, live houses, and commune spaces, often associated with rock music, drug culture, and head shop culture in America.
This item also features a color scheme designed for fluorescent effects, with neon colors becoming more prominent under blacklight, allowing you to enjoy a unique sense of floating and visual exhilaration. While it has a strong presence even in normal light, it's an item that allows you to experience the cultural atmosphere of the era more realistically in a UV light environment.
Furthermore, its design is highly accomplished, with the sharp lightning pattern creating a radial composition, the three-dimensional typography, and the symmetrical central motif, all showcasing the graphic design sensibilities characteristic of the 1970s.
The bottom includes the credit "SUPER PEACE ©1972 PRO ARTS, INC. MEDINA, OHIO, U.S.A.". PRO ARTS was known in the 1970s for producing numerous posters related to rock, sports, psychedelia, and pop culture in America, and later became widely recognized for producing posters for famous musicians and films.
As a large A1 format, it has an outstanding presence when displayed on a wall. It pairs particularly well with Mid-Century, Space Age, Postmodern, Psychedelic, and Blacklight Culture-themed spaces, making it recommended not only for store fixtures but also for creating gallery-like atmospheres.
If you cannot make holes in the wall due to rental agreements, you can still create a stylish display by simply leaning it against a shelf or on the floor.
It is framed with an acrylic cover and an aluminum frame.
How about this for your home interior or store fixtures?
【Era】
1972
【Country of Origin】
USA
【Size】
H605mm W845mm D20mm Weight 1.2kg
| Product # | A-32 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1200 g |
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