Lincoln Center by Gene Davis (1971)

A stage curtain rises in bold verticals. Lincoln Center, Gene Davis’s 1971 composition, transforms a theatrical motif into pure geometry. The curtain’s folds become a sequence of rhythmic stripes, each one a note in a visual symphony. Davis’s palette is precise: crimson, ochre, and cobalt alternate with stark white, creating a sense of depth and movement. The repetition of vertical lines draws the eye upward, as if following the rise of the curtain itself. There’s a balance here, a careful harmony between color and form. This poster suits a space where art and performance intersect, like a music room or home theater.