First Technical Fair of Applied Chemistry, Spain.

This original Spanish poster advertises Expoquimia 65, the First Technical Fair of Applied Chemistry, held in Barcelona from 3–14 December 1965 at the Palacios de las Naciones y Ferial. The design is a striking example of mid-century modern graphic art, combining scientific imagery with clean, geometric abstraction.
The composition is dominated by a large turquoise-blue droplet occupying most of the poster, symbolizing liquid chemicals, laboratory research, and industrial chemistry. Inside the droplet are stylized molecular structures formed from circles connected by thick black lines, resembling atom-and-bond models. The circles vary in size and color, including shades of blue, purple, pink, and gray, creating a sense of depth and scientific complexity while maintaining a simple, modern aesthetic.
At the top, the word “expoquimia” appears in bold, lowercase black lettering, integrated with the large numerals “65,” a typography style characteristic of 1960s European graphic design. Beneath the title, smaller text identifies the event as the “I Feria Técnica de la Química Aplicada” (First Technical Fair of Applied Chemistry), followed by the location and dates.
The poster’s minimalist approach relies on strong geometric forms, limited colors, and ample negative space, reflecting the optimism and technological confidence associated with the chemical industry during the 1960s. Its visual language is both informative and artistic, transforming scientific concepts into a memorable and elegant promotional image.
Artist: Moradell
Style: minimalist
Size: 100x70 cm
Language: Spanish
Printed in 1965
Publisher: 
Made in Barcelona, Spain.
Condition: as seen on the pictures.
This is not a recent issue, replica or tourist souvenir.