Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the State of Israel Original vintage israeli Poster 1958

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An Icon of Israeli Optimism

Original Poster Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the State of Israel (1958) – Paul Kor

Artist: Paul Kor
Year: 1958
Technique: Color offset print
Condition: Mounted on linen (backed)

A joyful, optimistic, and highly symbolic poster created for the 10th Anniversary of the State of Israel. At its center is a childlike, playful figure—so characteristic of Paul Kor’s visual language—cheerfully climbing a festively decorated building while waving an Israeli flag. Small flags flutter from the windows, colorful confetti fills the deep blue sky, and the overall composition radiates celebration, innocence, and national pride.

Kor’s use of flat colors, bold shapes, and naïve illustration reflects both his personal artistic style and the spirit of Israel in the late 1950s: a young nation confident enough to celebrate itself, yet still infused with simplicity, hope, and belief in the future.

This poster is a rare and desirable example of early Israeli graphic design. It captures the visual identity of Israel’s formative years and is highly sought after by collectors of vintage Israeli posters, museums, and institutions focusing on postwar nation-building imagery.

Size

• 97 × 63 cm

• 38.2 × 24.8 inches (approx.)

Historical Context: Israel’s 10th Anniversary Celebrations

In 1958, the State of Israel marked its first decade of independence with nationwide celebrations on an unprecedented scale. Military parades, agricultural and industrial exhibitions, cultural performances, and community events took place across the country, presenting Israel’s achievements after ten intense and transformative years.

These celebrations were designed not only as festivities but as a statement—to Israeli citizens and to the world—highlighting the transition from survival to growth, from struggle to confidence. Posters like this one played a central role in shaping the public visual narrative of the anniversary, conveying optimism, unity, and faith in the nation’s future.

An original 1958 poster — a vibrant visual document of a defining moment in Israeli history.