1960s Movie Posters

Why this collection works on a wall

The 1960s reinvented the poster: pop-art colour, photo-montage, spy-era cool and the minimalist graphic design that still feels modern today. Spaghetti westerns brought grit while the Swinging Sixties brought style, so artwork from the decade slots effortlessly into a contemporary, design-aware room. Because the design language still reads as modern, these pieces drop effortlessly into a contemporary room, adding personality without fighting a minimalist scheme.

How to choose your size

• Smaller prints are perfect for a living room, a shelf ledge or a grouped gallery wall, where two or three pieces can build a layered, collected look together.
• Medium prints are the dependable all-rounder above a desk, console, sofa or bed — large enough to read clearly from across the room without dominating it.
• Larger prints turn a studio space or feature wall into a genuine focal point, carrying colour, detail and presence at full scale for maximum impact.

How to frame it

Graphic 1960s artwork suits a slim black or white frame and a clean presentation; borderless framing keeps the pop-art energy crisp and current.

Whichever finish you choose, match the frame to the room rather than the artwork, keep mounts even on all sides, and hang the centre of the piece at roughly eye level so it sits in natural balance with the wall around it.

How to care for the print

Keep the print out of harsh, direct sunlight to protect the inks over the long term, and dust the surface now and then with a dry, soft cloth rather than any liquid cleaner. In busy, high-traffic rooms, framing under glass or non-reflective glazing adds a useful layer of protection against knocks and fingerprints. Treated this way, a quality matte print holds its depth and colour beautifully for many years.