A Century Of Olympic Posters

When: 12/06/2009 - 23/08/2009

Over the past 100 years, the modern Olympic Games have come to represent the pinnacle of athletic achievement.

This vibrant new exhibition, courtesy of the V&A, will explore the fascinating representation of the Olympic Games through the intensely visual medium of the poster.

For more details visit www.twmuseums.org.uk/shipley

Image: The Start of the Sprinters’ Dash poster for Tokyo Olympic Games, 1964.
Art Director: Yusaku Kamekura. Photographer: Osamu Hayasaki. Photo Direction: Jo Murakosh. Photo: Elke Hartmann.

From South, take the A167 into Gateshead. At the Springfield Hotel, branch off to the left (signed Shipcote). From North, follow A184 to Central Gateshead, then follow signs for A1South and Shipcote.