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A Dream of the Cup Final, after visiting the Futurist exhibition
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A Dream of the Cup Final, after visiting the Futurist exhibition
A Dream of the Cup Final, after visiting the Futurist exhibition. The FA Cup final between Aston Villa and Huddersfield done in the style of Futurism by cartoonist Rip in The Bystander. Of course, because it is futurist art, the outcome of the match can be predicted! Date: 1920
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Apr20 Aston Final Football Futurism Futurist Huddersfield Match Parody Players Spoof Teams Villa
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A Dream of the Cup Final: A Futurist Vision of Football's Grandest Moment by Rip in The Bystander (1920) Amidst the avant-garde fervor of the 1920 Futurist exhibition, the world of football took a bold and audacious turn. Renowned cartoonist Rip, of The Bystander, dared to merge the dynamic energy of Futurism with the raw passion of the FA Cup final between Aston Villa and Huddersfield. In this striking and visionary print, the chaos and excitement of the football match unfolds in a Futurist style, shattering the conventional boundaries of representation. The players, their bodies contorted and elongated, leap and collide in a frenzy of motion, their faces a whirl of emotion and determination. The ball, a pulsating orb of energy, hovers above the turmoil, its destination a tantalizing mystery. The Futurist influence is evident in the bold use of color and the fragmented, dynamic composition. The lines and shapes are sharp and angular, capturing the raw power and energy of the game. The background, a swirling vortex of motion, adds to the sense of chaos and excitement. But this is no ordinary match report. In true Futurist spirit, the outcome of the game is predicted. The print offers a tantalizing glimpse into the future, revealing the triumphant team in a bold, stylized form. A Dream of the Cup Final is a testament to the power of art to challenge the status quo and reimagine the world around us. It is a thrilling and visually stunning example of the intersection of football and Futurism, a fusion of art and sport that continues to captivate and inspire.
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