-
"Very nice Posters. The quality is amazing and we received it very quickly !"
-
"A shop to visit absolutely. Huge selection of posters. We spent more than an hour there !"
-
"Perfect to find gift. Price are very good. An they can frame and pack it on site"
About the Artist
Created by an anonymous artist, this 1972 design reflects the creative energy found in European graphic ephemera, where everyday items such as tickets and receipts were carefully crafted by printers and designers. These utilitarian objects, often overlooked, became subtle expressions of urban identity and visual culture, especially in cities with rich transit histories like Barcelona.
By elevating these ephemeral bus and tram tickets into a poster format, the work preserves a slice of pre-digital city life. It serves as a document of how public transportation shaped daily routines and collective memory, appealing to those who appreciate both design history and the rhythms of urban movement. For more city-inspired pieces, explore our Barcelona poster collection.
The Artwork
This composition, titled Billetes de Bus de Barcelona, assembles authentic Barcelona bus and tram tickets from the early 1970s into a unified visual archive. Each ticket once marked a specific journey, validating a moment in the city's ongoing story. The artwork transforms these functional slips into a collective portrait of Barcelona's transit culture, capturing the spirit of movement and the shared experience of navigating city streets.
The piece invites viewers to reflect on the tangible rituals of travel and the small design details that once shaped daily life. It offers a nostalgic window into the era before digital fares, when paper tickets were tokens of both passage and place.
Style & Characteristics
The artwork features a structured grid layout, with each ticket rendered as a distinct rectangle combining illustration, typography, and numbering. The visual rhythm is created by alternating colors and bold graphic elements, including stylized bus and tram icons, serial numbers, and varied typefaces.
The palette is lively, dominated by warm yellows and reds, complemented by greens and a gentle beige background that suggests age and authenticity. The overall effect is both archival and cheerful, making it ideal for enthusiasts of vintage poster design and classic advertising wall art.
In Interior Design
This vintage Barcelona poster brings a touch of urban nostalgia to hallways, home offices, or living spaces where travel mementos and books are displayed. Its organized composition suits minimalist and modern interiors, while the retro subject matter also enhances mid-century and industrial decor.
Pair with neutral walls and accents in red or green to echo the ticket colors. A simple black or natural wood frame gives the piece a refined finish, and our frames collection offers options for a cohesive gallery look.