{"title":"Karakashev V.","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"ap_22482","title":"Shame on racist 1972","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 1972 Soviet poster by V. Karakashev, titled \u003cem\u003e\"Shame on Racists\" (Позор Расистам)\u003c\/em\u003e, is a striking example of Cold War-era propaganda with a bold anti-racist message. Created in the Soviet Union, the poster reflects the USSR's emphasis on presenting itself as an advocate for international solidarity and a critic of racial injustice, particularly in the context of the civil rights struggles and racial violence in the West.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is both powerful and confrontational. It features a vivid red shirt, symbolizing the blood of victims and the passionate fight against racism, contrasted against a stark grayscale background. The image depicts a disturbing scene of brutality, with an African man suspended upside-down, surrounded by ominous, faceless figures representing enforcers of systemic violence. This haunting visual critique is designed to evoke outrage and a call for justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bold text at the bottom, \u003cem\u003e\"Позор Расистам!\"\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cem\u003e\"Shame on Racists!\"\u003c\/em\u003e), delivers an unambiguous and forceful condemnation of racial oppression. The emblem of the Soviet Peace Committee is prominently featured, underscoring the USSR’s alignment with global anti-colonial and anti-racist movements, a key component of Soviet ideological competition with the United States during the Cold War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePosters like this one were part of a broader Soviet campaign to highlight social inequalities and racial injustices in Western countries, particularly the United States, while promoting the Soviet Union as a champion of equality and international unity. Despite its propagandistic intent, the poster resonates as a timeless reminder of the universal struggle against racism and systemic violence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, this artwork stands as a historical artifact, reflecting the geopolitical tensions and ideological battles of its time, as well as the enduring fight for racial justice worldwide. V. Karakashev’s evocative design continues to serve as a sobering reminder of the power of art to confront injustice and provoke change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Poster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolitics - USSR - Cold War - Russia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood condition, slight traces of folds\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Karakashev V.","offers":[{"title":"90 x 58 \/ A  \/ On Linen","offer_id":50730649747783,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/9275\/3081\/files\/AP_22482Insta2.jpg?v=1734102348"},{"product_id":"ap_22807","title":"Peuples du monde entier, soyez vigilants 1967","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"897\"\u003eThis is an original 1967 Soviet propaganda poster by V. Karakashev, a powerful example of Cold War-era graphic art and geopolitical messaging. Created during a period of heightened tension between East and West, the poster issues a stark visual warning—\u003cem data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"793\"\u003e“People of the World, Be Vigilant!”\u003c\/em\u003e—with unmistakable symbolism that critiques Western militarism and American influence in postwar Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"1363\"\u003eSet against a deep, ominous burgundy backdrop, the poster depicts a bomb descending, its body stamped with “MADE IN USA” and topped with a stylized helmet bearing the insignia of the Bundeswehr—West Germany’s military forces. The helmet is adorned with the German federal eagle, but the Cyrillic writing reinforces the poster’s Soviet origin and its political intent: a condemnation of re-militarization in the West, especially that of NATO-aligned states.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1694\"\u003eBold white Cyrillic type commands the viewer's attention, its urgency reflecting both a message of caution and a call to global solidarity against perceived Western aggression. The design is both stark and expressive, leaning heavily into collage-style forms and minimal color to achieve maximum emotional and ideological impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolitics - USSR - Cold War - Russia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood condition, slight creases\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Karakashev V.","offers":[{"title":"87 x 56 \/ A","offer_id":51584956793159,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/9275\/3081\/files\/AP_22807Insta2.jpg?v=1748441995"},{"product_id":"ap_24330","title":"CCCP We have Opened the Cosmos Era - Gagarine 1972","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"585\"\u003eThis striking 1972 original Soviet poster by V. Karakashev commemorates one of humanity’s greatest milestones: the dawn of the space age opened by the Soviet Union. The inscription quotes Yuri Gagarin, the first human in space: \u003cem data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"283\"\u003e“We have lit the dawn of the cosmic era.”\u003c\/em\u003e The design expresses this idea with remarkable simplicity and elegance. From the bottom of the composition rise powerful, sweeping red forms—evoking energy, propulsion, and the forward surge of history—directed toward a blue square of open space where a spacecraft travels confidently into the cosmos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"1144\"\u003eThe poster is a superb example of Soviet modernist graphic design from the early 1970s. Instead of heroic realism or detailed illustration, Karakashev uses bold abstraction, geometric clarity, and a carefully controlled colour palette to create a sense of monumental movement and optimism. The contrast between the deep dark background, the vibrant red arcs, and the cool blue of space symbolises both technological power and visionary hope. The small, stylised spacecraft appears almost serene, yet it is clearly the catalyst of this sweeping visual force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1569\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eToday, this poster stands as a refined and evocative artifact of the Cold War space race, but also as a timeless celebration of human exploration. It reflects how Soviet artists transformed political pride and scientific achievement into compelling visual poetry. Elegant, modern, and emotionally resonant, it remains a memorable tribute to Gagarin’s historic achievement and to the belief that the stars were within reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Poster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpace - Communism - USSR - Russia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrinted in Moscow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood condition, one tear, pinholes\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Karakashev V.","offers":[{"title":"90 x 59 \/ A-","offer_id":53026196881735,"sku":null,"price":5000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/9275\/3081\/files\/AP_24330Insta2.jpg?v=1766772814"}],"url":"https:\/\/galerie1881.fr\/en\/collections\/karakashev-v\/politics.oembed","provider":"Galerie 1881","version":"1.0","type":"link"}