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In the framework of the 2nd Cyprus Poster Triennial exhibition programme, which is held at the State Gallery of Contemporary Art (SPEL) from June 24 to October 8, 2022, the public is invited to the following presentations and public discussions:

1. Friday, 23 September, 19:00 (in Greek)

The poster as political act and object of collective viewing: a discussion on control and censorship

Although censorship in art is a constant topic for study in the fields of sociology, art history or political philosophy, the question of censorship or institutional control over the ideology and social value of posters has been less studied. However, the revolutionary dimension of the poster, its political role and its function as an object of collective viewing and thus as a tool of propaganda, which was established especially after the French Revolution, make it necessary to discuss the limits of freedom of expression. In a democratic society, can or should there be restrictions on the design and circulation of posters in order to prevent possible harm or offence, or does any attempt at control already undermine the foundations of the democratic state?

Discussion: Dr. Efi Kyprianidou, Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Dr. Evripides Zantides, Professor of Graphic Design and Visual Communication, School of Fine and Applied Arts, Cyprus University of Technology

2. Friday, 7 October, 19:00 (in English)

Polish Poster Design and Me

In the speaker’s words, “The main theme of my lecture will be Polish Poster Design. I will discuss its evolution throughout the decades and briefly consider the elements that impacted its international position. Then, I will present the paths of changes over the years. After the historical part, I will turn to the contemporary condition of the Polish poster design, and I will present my works on this background.”

Speaker: Dr. Bartosz Mamak, Lecturer and graphic design practitioner, Poland

Photos by Nikolas Karatzas

The 2^nd Cyprus Poster Triennial is being co-organised by the Deputy Ministry of Culture – Cultural Services and the Cyprus University of Technology - Department of Multimedia and Graphic Arts, Semiotics and Visual Communication Research Lab, with the support of the Cyprus Association of Graphic Designers and Illustrators (CAGDI), Frederick University, +design magazine and Typosters. The opening hours of SPEL are Tuesday – Friday 10.00-18.00, Saturday 11.00-19.00 (closed on public holidays). For further information, please call 22479600, info@moca.org.cy.

(EP/IK)