Frequently Asked Questions

The Olympic symbol and other elements of the Olympic Identity

Who chooses the Olympic poster?

The official Olympic poster promotes a specific edition of the Olympic Games and is usually selected by the Organising Committee.

It was not until the 1912 Olympic Games in Stockholm (Sweden) that an official poster was planned for and executed. Since 1912, host cities have been in charge of organising the promotion and advertising of each edition of the Games

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Educational Series: Olympic Posters

"Design and Identity of the Olympic Games" by Jilly Traganou