The Official London 2012 Olympic Posters

Presenting the 12 poster of 2012 London Olympics and Paralympics games. Each poster has a different interpretation from the 12 artists that made it.  The Olympic posters were designed by Martin Creed, Anthea Hamilton, Howard Hodgkin, Chris Ofili, Bridget Riley and Rachel Whiteread. While the Paralympic posters were designed by Fiona Banne, Michael Craig-Martin, Tracey Emin, Gary Hume, Sarah Morris, and Bob and Roberta Smith. These official posters were artistically and uniquely made for this event this is a once in a lifetime event in London so their making the most of it. From arts to buildings, transportations, parks, ceremony and their own athlete to represent their country. London is almost done for the preparation next year they only have 262 days to prepare the event. All of us were excited even me, by the start of the year I’m sure updates from all over the world will begin to pop out the news. As of now London is unveiling their progress slowly the medals are officially shown the tickets are already out. So almost ready, I guess the days can tell of how fast approaching the Olympic is. 

2012 Olympic Souvenirs

From shirts to jackets, head caps, bags, toys, notebooks, wallets, mugs, cups, teapots, bowls, badges, pens, key rings, jewelries and even laptop skins. These are the exclusive and limited souvenirs of the upcoming London 2012 Olympics. The designs include Wenlock and Mandeville’s figures; The London Flag that has 2012 caption, The Olympic Logo itself in different colors, The 29 sports to be played and for the toys there were miniatures of official Route Bus, Taxi, Tube Train and Airplane. You can get these stuffs through online or when you get a chance to go to London there were a lot of shops already there selling these products and more items to collect in the event. I recommend you to personally go to London, not just for these things but also to take pleasure in the prestigious celebration, to support your own country and to witness the sporting event. You will never regret getting there because the major gala comes only in every 4 years which will be aired in all over the world, me personally really want to go to London next year I’m really really crossing my fingers.

Harry Potter Movie Magic in 2012 London Cultural Olympiad

Recognized her? Yes!  She is Jessica Cave, who plays Ron Weasley’s love interest Lavender Brown in Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, was on hand to help a group of 14-19 year olds make a film in a day. The finished product could be shown at London 2012 venues during next summer’s Olympic and Paralympic Games. Jessica will present an award at the Film Nation Shorts National Award Ceremony in October, said: ‘I started making short films when I was keen to expand my skills beyond acting and really wanted to learn the craft of film making. Because of my experience I was keen to come to Waltham Forest and help inspire young people who wouldn’t normally think of trying to do something like this to get involved.'

The Art Poster Designers

The pictures show the artist and their mark design, each of them has a unique style of doing arts. The idea in each poster is very unique and it really shows how the artist made it in their own style. The world of art is really beautiful and colorful every artist has its own interpretation and genre.  Even if it’s in different style they have one main goal and that is showcasing the extravagant celebration this year.
Alongside tarcey Emin, Fiona Banner, Michael Craig-Martin, Martin Creed, Anthea Hamilton, Howard Hodgkin, Gary Hume, Sarah Morris, Chris Ofili, Bridget Riley, Bob and Roberta Smith and Rachel Whiteread will each create a poster. They will be shown in a free exhibition at Tate Britain as part of the London 2012 Festival, and will go on sale this autumn. The London 2012 Festival is the finale of the four-year Cultural Olympiad, taking place from 21 June to 9 September 2012. 

A year from today, on Midsummer’s day, the festivities will begin with the launch of the London 2012 Festival. The capital will be alive with extraordinary music, art, poetry, performance – a festival on a scale never before seen to celebrate the greatest sporting show on earth.' ~~ Boris Johnson

 Anthea Hamilton

 Bob and Roberta Smith