Hockey World Championship Poster 1961 – Lucien & Jean Ongaro, USSR Era Sport Art

A striking original 1961 poster for the World Ice Hockey Championships, designed by Lucien & Jean Ongaro, held in Switzerland — a tournament dominated by Cold War energy. This bold and graphic artwork reflects not just a sporting event, but an era where hockey symbolised ideological rivalry and national pride.

In 1961, the Soviet Union finished second in the championship, reinforcing its growing dominance in international hockey. While created in the West, this poster captures the competitive tension and graphic power of the Soviet visual culture of the time. A bold, beautiful time capsule from the Cold War rink.

• Large 24×36″ (61×92 cm) museum-quality poster
• Features geometric athlete in motion – a visual style echoing mid-century Soviet aesthetics
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