MAY DAY Czechoslovakian Propaganda Poster

Celebrate a rare piece of late-1970s design with this 1979 May Day propaganda poster, a vivid example of how art and ideology intertwined in everyday life. The poster features a striking red flower on a green stem, its bold simplicity symbolising renewal, hope, and the promise of a brighter socialist future. The floral motif softens the political message, blending optimism with the era’s distinctive graphic style.

Printed with rich colours and clean lines, this poster captures the visual language of May Day celebrations at the time—festive, idealised, and unmistakably iconic. A perfect addition for collectors of political art, lovers of mid-century and Eastern Bloc design, or anyone drawn to powerful imagery with a story behind it.

POSTER DATE: 1979
SIZE APPROX: 21x29.5cm, 8.27×11.61 inches
MOVIE ORIGIN: Czechoslovakia
POSTER DESIGN: Unknown
ORIGINAL TITLE: 1.-9. maj
FOLDS: In the middle
PINHOLES: Yes
CONDITION: Used, displays well