Rare, 1984, Original Poster, Tassos Alevizos, Liberation of Athens, 40th Anniversary

Original and rare vintage political poster

from 1984 

commemorating the 40th Anniversary 

of the Liberation of Athens from Nazi occupation (October 12, 1944).

This striking piece features the renowned artwork 

“The Liberation of Athens” 

by the legendary Greek engraver 

Tassos Alevizos (1914–1985), 

a key figure in politically engaged 20th-century Greek art

Published by the Communist Organization of Athens (ΚΟΑ) – 

the Athenian division of the Communist Party of Greece (ΚΚΕ) –

the poster captures the spirit of resistance, remembrance, and the struggle for social justice, 

with the slogan:

“Fight for a Better Life” – “Αγώνας για μια καλύτερη ζωή”

This edition was issued during official anniversary events in 1984, 

organized by KOA to honor the historical liberation on October 12, 1944.

Details:

• Title: The Liberation of Athens

• Artist: Tassos (Anastasios Alevizos)

• Published: 1984 by ΚΟΑ – ΚΚΕ

• Size: approx. 50 cm x 70 cm

• Language: Greek

• Condition: Very good vintage condition with light signs of age; please refer to the images

 

This is a rare and collectible item of Greek political and artistic history, 

ideal for collectors of political memorabilia, 20th-century poster art, 

or Cold War-era ephemera. 

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Tassos (1914 -1985) was one of Greece’s most important 20th-century engravers, known for his politically charged and socially conscious art. A student of Dimitrios Galanis and Kefallinos, Tassos became a powerful voice in visual resistance, chronicling key events in modern Greek history through printmaking. His work was exhibited globally, including in France, the U.S., Italy, the Soviet Union, and Japan.