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A web that no longer looks at itself
For decades, the internet was a place where images arrived. Photos from travels. Illustrations from artists. Posters, drawings, accidents, mistakes, styles. Today, something has shifted.
Images no longer arrive. They are produced. At scale. At speed. Often without ever being looked at.
Vintage travel posters never truly disappeared. But since the early 2000s, they have returned with surprising strength, not as simple nostalgia, but as a living… … Read more
This story did not begin with a theory. It began with a request. A client who loved Palm Springs and wanted a poster of a very specific place: Downtown Park. … Read more
Over the past months, something has changed, not just in how images are made, but in how they circulate, dominate, and overwhelm our screens. … Read more
When AI Meets Sitges, And Misses Entirely
This morning, we opened our inbox and found a newsletter from Etsy with a friendly subject line:
“Picked for YOU, because we know what you like.”
Well… not quite.
What it offered us was not one, not two, but three posters supposedly representing Sitges, all created with artificial intelligence.
And none of them, not a single one, actually depicts Sitges.
At all.
Instead of the real church, beaches, palm-lined promenades or signature white façades of the town, these posters showed:
A church with a baroque tower worthy of Rome, A random Mediterranean street corner, A beach with a lighthouse-style belfry (!?)… All rendered in that…
… Read moreTravel posters have long served a clear purpose: to capture the essence of a place, enhance its atmosphere, and bring its beauty to life in a unique, artistic way. … Read more
A Customer Tale: Episode 1, The Pilot and the Rio Poster AI Fiasco. Paul (name changed for privacy), a commercial pilot with a love for travel, was always on the lookout for new ways to bring his favorite destinations… … Read more
In the ever-shifting tides of art and design, there's a certain genre that steadfastly bridges the past and present, carrying with it a heritage of vivid storytelling, vintage poster art. … Read more
The Art of the Text: From Advertising to Iconic 'Affiches'
In the realm of visual arts, the transition from simple promotional material to esteemed works of art is a journey marked by evolution, creativity, and a deepening appreciation for the synergy between imagery and text.
This narrative is particularly vivid in the history of the 'affiche', a term that, while synonymous with 'poster' in English, carries with it a richer, more artistic connotation in French. The distinction between 'poster' and 'affiche' isn't merely semantic; it encapsulates a shift from utilitarian advertising to a celebrated art form, as epitomized by luminaries like Alphonse Mucha and Henri de…
… Read moreIn recent times, the art world has experienced a seismic shift with the advent of AI-generated art. While this new wave of technology brings innovative dimensions to creativity, it also presents a challenge for art… … Read more
When delving into the history of travel poster art, we uncover a fascinating universe that evolves over time. At myretroposter.com, we take pride in illuminating this artistic heritage while showcasing unique creations… … Read more
