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Birth of the cool: posters from the Montreux jazz festival through the decades – in pictures


Designs by the likes of Andy Warhol and Keith Haring showcase the evolution of visual arts

The names behind its poster designs are equally illustrious, including Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Niki de Saint Phalle and Julian Opie; the latest, by London-based artist Lakwena, commemorates Nina Simone’s 1976 performance. They showcase the evolution of visual arts over the past 60 years: from photography and painting to purely graphic works.” Main image: Montreux jazz festival posters by (l-r): Bruno Caeng, Julian Opie and Keith Haring.

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