{"product_id":"ap_24797","title":"Ce message est pour toi Camarade ! Gagarine 1981","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"421\"\u003eThis evocative 1981 Soviet poster by V. Arseenkov, titled “Ce message est pour toi, Camarade !”, pays tribute to Yuri Gagarin, the first human to journey into space and one of the most enduring icons of Soviet achievement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"796\"\u003eAt the center of the composition is a large, warmly expressive portrait of Gagarin. His relaxed smile and downward gaze create a sense of intimacy and accessibility, presenting him not only as a national hero but as a relatable figure addressing each viewer directly. The title reinforces this connection, suggesting a personal message from Gagarin to every Soviet citizen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"798\" data-end=\"1068\"\u003eAbove him, a deep blue, star-filled sky evokes the cosmos, while the hammer and sickle symbol appears among the stars—linking space exploration with Soviet ideology. The celestial setting reinforces Gagarin’s legacy as a pioneer of humanity’s expansion beyond Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1430\"\u003eBelow the portrait, a handwritten-style text reproduces a quote attributed to Gagarin. The script-like typography adds a personal and inspirational tone, emphasizing themes of human potential, creativity, and collective progress. The message encourages citizens to build, create, and strive toward a better future—core ideals of late Soviet cultural messaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1784\"\u003eStylistically, the poster reflects the aesthetic of the early 1980s: a blend of photographic realism and graphic symbolism. The clean layout, limited color palette, and integration of text and portrait demonstrate a refined approach to visual communication, moving away from earlier, more rigid propaganda styles toward a more human-centered narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1983\"\u003eCreated two decades after Gagarin’s historic 1961 flight, the poster illustrates how his image continued to serve as a powerful symbol of optimism, unity, and scientific progress in Soviet society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2206\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eToday, “Ce message est pour toi, Camarade !” stands as both a tribute to Gagarin’s legacy and a compelling example of late Soviet poster art—combining inspiration, ideology, and design into a highly collectible piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Poster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePropaganda - Space - USSR - Russia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood condition, slight creases\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arseenkov V.","offers":[{"title":"87 x 56 \/ A","offer_id":53685918859591,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/9275\/3081\/files\/AP_24797Insta2.jpg?v=1778078496","url":"https:\/\/galerie1881.fr\/en\/products\/ap_24797","provider":"Galerie 1881","version":"1.0","type":"link"}