This poster by Luis Alonso was created for the 28th Chess Olympiad, held in Thessaloniki, Greece in 1988. Although Alonso is primarily associated with Puerto Rican cultural institutions, he was occasionally commissioned for international sporting, academic, and cultural events. His design honors the symbolic and historical weight of Greece—birthplace of Western philosophy and classical arts—integrating Doric columns, geometric meanders, and myth-inspired iconography. The presence of the stylized bronze horse references ancient Greek sculpture, particularly works from the Geometric and Archaic periods.
The Chess Olympiad was a unifying cultural event that brought together players from dozens of nations, and Alonso’s poster translates this spirit into a fusion of classicism and modern graphic design. His layered patterns and bold palette echo the complexity and strategy of chess, while the multilingual text highlights the international scope of the competition. This print showcases Alonso’s adaptability as an artist—merging Puerto Rican graphic art techniques with Greek cultural symbolism.
This poster by Luis Alonso was created for the 28th Chess Olympiad, held in Thessaloniki, Greece in 1988. Although Alonso is primarily associated with Puerto Rican cultural institutions, he was occasionally commissioned for international sporting, academic, and cultural events. His design honors the symbolic and historical weight of Greece—birthplace of Western philosophy and classical arts—integrating Doric columns, geometric meanders, and myth-inspired iconography. The presence of the stylized bronze horse references ancient Greek sculpture, particularly works from the Geometric and Archaic periods.
The Chess Olympiad was a unifying cultural event that brought together players from dozens of nations, and Alonso’s poster translates this spirit into a fusion of classicism and modern graphic design. His layered patterns and bold palette echo the complexity and strategy of chess, while the multilingual text highlights the international scope of the competition. This print showcases Alonso’s adaptability as an artist—merging Puerto Rican graphic art techniques with Greek cultural symbolism.
!! Print is in excellent condition !!
Authenticity: Signed
Condition: 5/5
Career: Established Career Artist
Print Age: 37
Size: 23 x 36 inches
Rarity: Unnumbered
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