The Endless Summer
1966
About this artwork
This iconic graphic poster was designed by John Van Hamersveld to promote the 1966 surfing documentary 'The Endless Summer'. It features a high-contrast, silhouette-style composition printed with vibrant, bold colors.
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John Van Hamersveld created this design while working as the art director for Surfer magazine, using a photograph he had taken of the film's stars. The poster's striking use of color and high-contrast silhouettes became a definitive icon of 1960s surf culture and remains one of the most recognizable film posters in history.
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The Endless Summer
John Van Hamersveld, 1966
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