The artist presents her poster: In a cold winter one can actually fo some fishing on Riddarfjärden or why not go ice-skating? In the background we see stadshuset in Stockholm with its well-known tower. The inspiration for this poster came from photos of Riddarfjärden in winter and retro illustrations and prints. Surely travel posters can’t […]
The artist presents her poster: I am inspired by illustrations and graphics from the 1950s and by the many ski trips I made as a child to pine-furnished ski cabins. Not to mention the altitude and the freshness you feel when you are out in nature on your skis. … But the best was probably […]
In the words of the artist: The poster depicts a happy cyclist gliding along the river. Art, birch trees and a lovely greenery line the road that winds through the Arts Campus, past the Bildmuseet and on towards Umeå’s city centre. This poster is inspired by retro bikes and green parks. I wanted to capture […]
In the words of the artist: The poster is an imaginative interpretation of Gothenburg, where I have portraited several of the citys landmarks and symbols. The tram may be the most classical symbol of Gothenburg which ties the whole city together, therefore it has a given place in the center. In the poster Feskekôrka, as […]
When the Finnish poster artist Erik Bruun (born 1926) was given the job to attract passengers to the ferry traffic between Stockholm and Helsinki/Turku he put on his thinking cap. What about the trip is so appealing? He soon realizes the answer: A day of luxury. And what could be more luxurious that the smorgasbord? […]
FINALIST in the My Norden Poster poster contest 2022! In the words of the artist: I wanted the poster to represent things and values that unite the Nordic countries. I chose not to highlight individual sights, because what the Nordic region can offer its visitors, still today, is a unique nature that is always close […]
FINALIST in the My Norden Poster poster contest 2022! In the words of the artist: The main inspiration behind my poster were my journeys in the North. I had the privilege to travel to some Nordic countries and sometimes the most memorable moments are not the action packed adventures, but the small, quiet moments, like […]
The artist presents her poster: Growing up in Finland, I took many trips to Sweden by ferry. I was always astonished by the beauty of Sweden’s archipelago. In my poster I wanted to capture its rocky islands and all the tones of stunning summer sunsets in Sweden. Surely travel posters can’t simply remain a cry […]
Awarded Swedish travel poster of the year 2020 in the MySwedenPoster contest! The artist presents her poster: This travel poster was inspired by all the beautiful photos of Sweden that I’ve seen, landscapes and sightseeing from movies and descriptions from the books. All these images of natural landmarks and pristine wilderness always fascinate and inspire […]
You know we love travel posters with our whole hearts, but did you know that the poster hunter also keeps other treasures, such as propaganda posters, in his archives? Since the prohibition period, efforts have been made to work for sobriety with the help of posters. The dangers of liquor have traditionally been warned by […]
