This poster commemorates the 20th anniversary of the Instituto de Cultura Puertorriqueña (ICP), 1955–1975. Designed by Luis Germán Cajiga, the composition presents a stylized architectural view of the institution’s historic headquarters, emphasizing its arcades, galleries, tiled surfaces, and colonial architectural character. The large inscription “20 Aniversario” dominates the upper portion, while the dates 1955–1975 and the name of the Instituto de Cultura Puertorriqueña anchor the lower section.
Founded in 1955, the ICP became one of the most important cultural institutions in Puerto Rico, dedicated to the preservation, study, promotion, and dissemination of the island’s artistic and historical heritage. Under the leadership of its first executive director, Dr. Ricardo Alegría, the Institute developed programs in visual arts, theater, music, literature, folklore, archaeology, historic preservation, crafts, and publishing.
The ICP also played a central role in the development of Puerto Rico’s modern graphic arts. Through its Graphic Arts Workshop, the institution commissioned and produced posters for exhibitions, festivals, commemorations, concerts, theatrical productions, and other cultural events. These works helped establish the Puerto Rican poster as a significant form of artistic expression in its own right.
As an anniversary image, this 1975 poster serves both as a celebration of the ICP’s first two decades and as a visual symbol of the institution’s mission. By focusing on architecture rather than portraiture, Cajiga emphasizes the Institute itself as a cultural landmark and a lasting center for the preservation and promotion of Puerto Rican identity.
!! Print is in good condition. !!
Authenticity: Signed
Condition: 4/5
Career: Established Artist
Age: 51
Size: 20×31 inches
Rarity: Signed P/A
Print is shipped in flat packaging and comes with Provenance card.
This poster commemorates the 20th anniversary of the Instituto de Cultura Puertorriqueña (ICP), 1955–1975. Designed by Luis Germán Cajiga, the composition presents a stylized architectural view of the institution’s historic headquarters, emphasizing its arcades, galleries, tiled surfaces, and colonial architectural character. The large inscription “20 Aniversario” dominates the upper portion, while the dates 1955–1975 and the name of the Instituto de Cultura Puertorriqueña anchor the lower section.
Founded in 1955, the ICP became one of the most important cultural institutions in Puerto Rico, dedicated to the preservation, study, promotion, and dissemination of the island’s artistic and historical heritage. Under the leadership of its first executive director, Dr. Ricardo Alegría, the Institute developed programs in visual arts, theater, music, literature, folklore, archaeology, historic preservation, crafts, and publishing.
The ICP also played a central role in the development of Puerto Rico’s modern graphic arts. Through its Graphic Arts Workshop, the institution commissioned and produced posters for exhibitions, festivals, commemorations, concerts, theatrical productions, and other cultural events. These works helped establish the Puerto Rican poster as a significant form of artistic expression in its own right.
As an anniversary image, this 1975 poster serves both as a celebration of the ICP’s first two decades and as a visual symbol of the institution’s mission. By focusing on architecture rather than portraiture, Cajiga emphasizes the Institute itself as a cultural landmark and a lasting center for the preservation and promotion of Puerto Rican identity.
!! Print is in good condition. !!
Authenticity: Signed
Condition: 4/5
Career: Established Artist
Age: 51
Size: 20×31 inches
Rarity: Signed P/A
Print is shipped in flat packaging and comes with Provenance card.
!! Print has scratches near the top and slight discoloration. !!
Authenticity: Signed
Condition: 4/5
Career: Established Artist
Age: 50
Size: 20 x 31 inches
Rarity: P/A
Print is shipped in flat packaging and comes with Provenance card. Free Shipping
