Posters offer a universal platform for communication and have been utilised for centuries to provoke, promote, celebrate, and stimulate.They act as a simple vehicle for communication and have provided a powerful framework for political agendas, War propaganda and the dissemination of public information, alongside being used as tools to sell commercial goods and services. However out with their functional existence, they provide a canvas for millions of designers around the world.

This exhibition is a showcase and celebration of contemporary poster design from around the world.Those exhibited will be curated shortlist of entries to Graphic Design Festival Scotland’s 2017 International Poster Competition, which is open now!