{"title":"D'Hooghe","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"ap_11933","title":"Exposition Universelle Bruxelles 1958","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"372\"\u003eThis striking 1958 original poster by Belgian artist \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eD’Hooghe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e was created to promote the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eExpo 58\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, held in \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBrussels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e from April to October 1958.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"738\"\u003eAt the heart of the composition stands the iconic \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAtomium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, represented as a monumental structure of gleaming metallic spheres connected in a precise geometric network. Set against a deep magenta sky, the Atomium appears both futuristic and symbolic, embodying the scientific optimism and technological ambition of the postwar era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"1034\"\u003eExpo 58 was the first major international exposition after World War II and marked a turning point in how nations presented themselves on the global stage. It celebrated innovation, progress, and international cooperation, with pavilions showcasing advancements in science, design, and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1377\"\u003eD’Hooghe’s design perfectly reflects the mid-century modern aesthetic—clean lines, bold color contrasts, and simplified yet powerful imagery. The dramatic perspective and luminous rendering of the Atomium give the poster a sense of scale and wonder, inviting visitors to experience a world shaped by modern science and new possibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1607\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eToday, this poster is not only a compelling piece of graphic design but also a historical artifact. It captures the spirit of 1950s optimism, when architecture, art, and technology came together to imagine a brighter future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood condition, traces of folds\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"D'Hooghe","offers":[{"title":"86 x 61 \/ A  \/ On Linen","offer_id":41595262501049,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/9275\/3081\/files\/AP_11933Insta2.jpg?v=1773948741"}],"url":"https:\/\/galerie1881.fr\/en\/collections\/dhooghe.oembed","provider":"Galerie 1881","version":"1.0","type":"link"}