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1980 original poster - The Most Explosive Love Story Ever "Gone With the wind"

1980

$1,020.91
£756.91
€850
CA$1,402.49
A$1,531.04
CHF 806.11
MX$18,340.14
NOK 10,309.90
SEK 9,413.11
DKK 6,476.69

About the Item

This striking and ironic 1980 poster transforms the legendary cinema classic “Gone with the Wind” into a sharp piece of political satire. Featuring Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher in the iconic embrace originally associated with the film, the image is overlaid with bold promotional-style text claiming it to be “The most explosive love story ever.” Behind the seemingly romantic pose, however, rises the ominous image of a nuclear explosion, immediately shifting the tone from Hollywood glamour to geopolitical tension. The poster cleverly borrows the visual language of blockbuster cinema to comment on real-world power, ideology, and the close alliance between the United States and the United Kingdom. Produced during the early 1980s, at the height of Cold War anxieties, the poster reflects the mood of global uncertainty surrounding nuclear policy, military escalation, and conservative political leadership. Both Reagan and Thatcher were dominant figures of the decade, advocating strong defence strategies and firm stances against the Soviet bloc. Here, their partnership is presented with both humor and critique: the playful romantic metaphor is undercut by imagery symbolising destruction, highlighting the perception that their policies, while powerful, also carried immense risks. Stylistically, the poster mimics the promotional posters of major Hollywood epics, complete with dramatic typography, humorous taglines, and exaggerated theatrical flair. This deliberate blend of pop culture and politics demonstrates how graphic art can operate as commentary—simultaneously witty, unsettling, and thought-provoking. Today, it stands as a compelling piece of late-20th-century visual culture, capturing not only two iconic leaders but also the charged political climate of their era. Original Poster Cinema - Celebrity - Politics - United States
  • Creation Year:
    1980
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28.35 in (72 cm)Width: 20.08 in (51 cm)
  • Medium:
    Paper
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Condition:
    Good condition.
  • Gallery Location:
    PARIS, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1792217397592

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