Collection: Karel Vaca

Born 21st of July 1919 in Prostějov, died 31st of March 1989 in Prague. Painter, graphic artist, illustrator, designer.

Studied at the Rotter School of Advertising Graphics in Prague (1937–1938) and at the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague (1945–1950; Emil Filla). Has exhibited as part of a group since 1941, and independently since the year 1948. Member of the group Trasa (Route; since 1959). Over the years 1959–1989 created two hundred-eighty-nine film posters.

Award winning film posters: second prize in 1964 at the IFF Karlovy Vary (The Sweet Life and Accused); 1977 special prize from The Hollywood Reporter (The White Odyssey); 1980 Grand Prix of the IFF in Chicago (National Class Category Up to 785 ccm ); 1982 third prize of The Hollywood Reporter (Don´t Call Me Major); 1984 Silver Medal of the IFF in Chicago (For 200 Grand, You Get Nothing Now); 1988 Honourable mention „The Best Poster of the Year“ )The Great Film Robbery).

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  • CINDERELLA Czech Poster | Karel Vaca Art
    Walt Disney's Cinderella by Karel Vaca - Czech Poster Gallery
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  • THE LITTLE MERMAID CZECH FILM POSTER (Blue)
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  • The Two of Us (Le Vieil Homme et l'Enfant) Czech Poster
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  • JUMPING OVER PUDDLES AGAIN | Re-release version | 80's
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  • THE DAY OF THE OWL (Il Giorno della civetta) Czech Poster for Italian Film
    Claudia Cardinale And owl - Czech Poster Gallery
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  • RAGING MOON Czech Film Poster
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  • The Nuclear Cathedral (ATOMOVÁ KATEDRÁLA) Czech Movie Poster by Vaca!
    Nuclear Cathedral film poster art of a red nuclear core in the bllue fiels with movie credits in the bottom - czechpostergallery.com
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  • MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS Vintage Czech Movie Poster by Vaca!
    MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS Vintage Czech Movie Poster by Vaca! - Czech Film Poster Gallery
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  • THE LAWYER (Large)
    THE LAWYER (Large) - Czech Film Poster Gallery
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  • Love (Láska) Poster by Karel Vaca
    Love (Láska) Poster by Karel Vaca - Czech Film Poster Gallery
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  • JUMPING OVER PUDDLES AGAIN | Karel Vaca | 70's
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  • THE LITTLE MERMAID 33"X24"
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  • MIRROR CRACK'D | Agatha Christie | Czech Film Poster
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  • KAREL VACA - PICTURES, SCENOGRAPHY, POSTERS
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  • Flashback - Czech and Slovak film posters 1959-1989
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  • Cherchez l'idole Czech Poster
    Cherchez l'idole Czech Poster - Czech Film Poster Gallery
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