Lothar Günther Buchheim created the Pi Pa Pop series in 1968, during a time of social and political upheaval in Europe and America. The prints are colorful, playful lithographs that combine elements of Pop and Op Art with motifs from old picture sheets and magazines. Buchheim used these posters to humorously critique both the art market and political dogmas, often distorting bourgeois slogans and trends of the era. For example, he transformed the Flower Power slogan “Make love not war” into the more cynical “Make money with war.”
The Pi Pa Pop series originally included around 32 lithographed posters, with Buchheim later producing more for exhibitions and tours. He used transparent foils for his designs, and the prints were made using an iris printing technique, resulting in unique color blends for each piece. The posters were first exhibited in Munich in 1968 and later toured internationally, even reaching the United States. Print size is 24.4 x 17.6 inches (62 x 44.7 cm).
