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1st Creative Industry & Intellectual Property Festival 2008

Description:
A blue border is at the top, fading into black. Along the left and bottom edges of the poster are faint images of artistic objects, including a drama mask, a paint palette, a book, a set square, a T square, and a compass. In the center of the poster is something that appears to be an abstract head with a headdress. The head and "body" are blue, and the headdress is in red, yellow, and green. Underneath that image is a bisected brown oval with an Ethiopian flag banner wrapped around it.
Date:
April 28, 2008
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Ethiopian Posters
1st Creative Industry & Intellectual Property Festival 2008

17th century church painting: Debre Birhan Selassie (Gondar)

Description:
A reproduction of the ceiling at the Debre Birhan Selassie church. Image consists of rows of heads right side up and upside down, surrounded by light blue, green, and brown auras or wings. In between each row of heads (three heads per row, alternating orientation) is a checkerboard type pattern of green, orange, and black. Border is black.
Date:
[between 1965 and 2010]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Ethiopian Posters
17th century church painting: Debre Birhan Selassie (Gondar)

17th century church painting: Debre Birhan Selassie (Gondar)

Description:
A reproduction of the ceiling at the Debre Birhan Selassie church. Image consists of rows of heads right side up and upside down, surrounded by light blue, green, and brown auras or wings. In between each row of heads (three heads per row, alternating orientation) is a checkerboard type pattern of green, orange, and white. Border is white.
Date:
[between 1965 and 2010]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Ethiopian Posters
17th century church painting: Debre Birhan Selassie (Gondar)

30th anniversary of university education in Ethiopia

Description:
Poster depicts an illustration of Addis Ababa University surrounded by students wearing graduation caps and gowns, with the dates "1950" at the top and "1980" at the bottom; in the center is the logo of Addis Ababa University; the illustration is surrounded by three concentric rings colored red, yellow, and green.
Date:
[1980]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Ethiopian Posters
30th anniversary of university education in Ethiopia

50 years of higher education and research

Description:
Background of the poster is a repeated pattern of wood grain. Two different types of flowers are in the top corners of the poster, a purple flower with a yellow center on the left, and a cluster of red flowers on the right. The main image shows a flat green area, with a cow and a couple of goats photoshopped into the right side of the image. Over the image is the Alemaya University seal. Under the seal is a large number "50th" radiating from a smaller enclosed "1954."
Date:
October 30, 2004
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Ethiopian Posters
50 years of higher education and research

2000 vol. 3

Description:
Poster appears to be an advertisement for a music record and depicts a smiling man in a white collared shirt and slacks who is seated with his hands clasped in his lap. In the bottom left is a photograph of the same man in a different pose that shows the chair in which he is seated and his shoes. Beside this photograph is the logo of HOREB Digital Studio.
Date:
[between 2007 and 2008]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Ethiopian Posters
2000 vol. 3

Adika basketball day

Description:
Yellow and brown striped poster. Images include a basketball sitting in the middle of an empty court, a basketball, a silhouette of a player dunking, a half court shot with a cart of basketballs, a drawing of a man dribbling a basketball, and a basketball team standing for a team photo. Two of the men in the team photo are looking off to their left.
Date:
[2008 or 2009]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Ethiopian Posters
Adika basketball day

African millennium celebration

Description:
At the right of the title is a logo that reads "committed to Africa's renaissance" and "2000" and depicts an illustration of the African continent, with a radiating coffee bean where Ethiopia is located and the flag of Ethiopia encircling Africa; below are two laurel branches.
Date:
[2008]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Ethiopian Posters
African millennium celebration

Aldewelem

Description:
A film poster. A man lounges on the earpiece of an oversized, early 20th-century reproduction of a rotary phone (it is actually a push button phone). He wears a dark blazer, blue-and-white-striped shirt, and blue pants. Three women are around the base of the phone, looking up at the man. From left to right: a woman in red pants and a white and red shirt stands with her right hand cocked on her waist and her left hand resting on the base of her throat. The second woman is climbing on a step-ladder to tilt the earpiece of the phone upward with her left hand. She is wearing denim shorts and a multi-colored tank top. The third woman is kneeling on the ground, pulling on the phone cord. She is wearing brown Bermuda shorts and a yellow top.
Date:
[2008?]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Ethiopian Posters
Aldewelem

All are invited to come and see the work of NGOs!

Description:
Poster depicts a photograph of a girl filling a container with water from a fountain; the girl is wearing a t-shirt and a head covering; beside the girl is a clay jug and and behind her is a wooden fence, through which a field and trees are visible.
Date:
[December 14, 2001?]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Ethiopian Posters
All are invited to come and see the work of NGOs!

Amanannaa Koo!

Description:
Poster is an advertisement for a music album by Addisuu Waayimaa and depicts a photograph of Addissuu wearing a red jacket with white stripes and jeans; he smiles stands in a three-quarter profile, with his hand in his jacket pocket. At the bottom right are head shots possibly of the music composers.
Date:
2010
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Ethiopian Posters
Amanannaa Koo!

Amaregn

Description:
Poster is an advertisement for a music album by Tsehaye Wolde and depicts a photograph of him sitting and wearing a red button-up shirt, black pants, and a necklace with a crucifix; the background is black with a a photograph of Tsehaye Wolde's shoulder or arm.
Date:
[2009]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Ethiopian Posters
Amaregn

Amnishalehu

Description:
Poster advertises an album by Daniel Teklu and depicts a photograph of him in three-quarter profile; he is sitting, clasping his hands, and wearing a yellow or cream short-sleeved button-up shirt, red and tan striped pants, and a bracelet; at the bottom is a small rectangular inset photograph of a man sitting and wearing a white long-sleeved button-up shirt, with a keyboard behind him.
Date:
[2009]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Ethiopian Posters
Amnishalehu

Asaph Worship and Gospel Ministry

Description:
Poster depicts a photograph of a group of men and women in contemporary Western clothing; one of the women is wearing a white shawl with multicolored stripes; some of the people are sitting; behind the group is a brown brick-pattern wall; background is blue, with abstract black shapes at the top and horizontal and vertical teal stripes intersecting at the bottom left.
Date:
[between 2009 and 2010?]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Ethiopian Posters
Asaph Worship and Gospel Ministry

Aster Moges

Description:
Poster is an advertisement for a music album by Aster Moges and depicts a photograph of a woman, likely Aster Moges, in a three-quarter profile; she is wearing a pink blouse; background is black.
Date:
[between 2000 and 2008?]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Ethiopian Posters
Aster Moges

Ati Nati Hin Jijjiiramne

Description:
Poster is an advertisement for a music CD, VCD, and DVD by Iyoob Yaadataa and depicts a photograph of him wearing a red and white plaid shirt and jeans; he is standing with his hands in his pockets. The background is white and orange.
Date:
2010
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Ethiopian Posters
Ati Nati Hin Jijjiiramne

Axum: Ethiopia

Description:
A person with dreadlocks or braids wears an orange robe and olive green head wrap. They might be selling souvenirs. In front of the person is a yellow and blue umbrella. In the background stand numerous steles, for which Aksum is known.
Date:
[between 1965 and 2010]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Gerster, Georg, 1928-
Collection:
Ethiopian Posters
Axum: Ethiopia

Ayamregnem

Description:
Poster is an advertisement for a music album by Tewodros Tadesse and depicts a collage of the following: a photograph of Tewodros Tadesse standing with his hands in his pockets, wearing a t-shirt that reads "God Bless Ethiopia" and jeans; in the bottom right are portrait photographs of the recording engineer, Gedion Ewnetu, and the mixer, Daniel Ewnetu, and a photograph of a group of men; background is black and dark blue with mottled yellow spots, with two areas highlighted as if by spotlights.
Date:
2009
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Ethiopian Posters
Ayamregnem

Ayaskem

Description:
Sponsors on the bottom edge of the poster: Kora Image, Mark Advert, Lex Plaza, Impact PLC, Zebra Fashion.
Date:
[2009?]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Ethiopian Posters
Ayaskem

Ayrefdim

Description:
A film poster. A man and woman are pictured partially overlapping with some transparency over the man's left and woman's right arms. The man is on the left and wearing a black tank top. The woman is on the right and wearing a brown or red leather jacket. Superimposed over their heads is a target sight.
Date:
[approximately 2009?]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Ethiopian Posters
Ayrefdim

Beautiful... Ethiopia

Description:
A woman wearing a black-and-red dress or shirt appears to be standing in a clothing booth. A metallic gold belt hangs near her, as well as some blue and red patterned cloth, and what appears to be multi-colored scarves are displayed above her head.
Date:
[between 1970 and 1990]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Hapte Selassie
Collection:
Ethiopian Posters
Beautiful... Ethiopia

Bedin Tsins

Description:
Sponsor logos along the bottom of the poster: Aqua Dire, St. George Beer, Zed Construction Private Enterprise, and an unidentified logo.
Date:
[2007 or 2008]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Ethiopian Posters
Bedin Tsins

Best Amharic traditional songs

Description:
Poster is an advertisement for a music album by Chalachew Ashenafi and Birtukan Dubale and depicts a portrait photograph of the two; Chalachew Ashenafi is wearing a white button-up shirt and a white sweater, with a red, yellow, and green striped sash; Birtukan Dubale is wearing a white ribbed blouse or dress with multicolored patterns on the collar and sleeves; at the bottom right are two portrait photographs labeled in Amharic, one of a man in a business suit and the other photograph of a man beside a keyboard.
Date:
[2010?]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Ethiopian Posters
Best Amharic traditional songs

Best collection

Description:
Poster is an advertisement for an album by Maffi and Teddy and depicts a photograph of the two wearing white, button-up shirts; both are smiling; in the background is an illustration of a dove holding a leaf in its beak; superimposed on Maffi and Teddy are two purple stripes. Three small photographs are in the bottom left of the music arrangers, the recording engineer, and the mixer.
Date:
2010
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Ethiopian Posters
Best collection

Best Kebron collection

Description:
Poster appears to be an advertisement of a compilation music album and depicts portrait photographs of people, who are labeled "Josi," "Bereket," "Sami," "Efream," "Addisalena," "Kedest," and "Vedne"; the photographs are within double black line borders with curved corners; background is cream, with black borders and black vertical lines; an illustration of a book is under the alternate title.
Date:
2010
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Ethiopian Posters
Best Kebron collection

Bona Irra Ganna Wayya

Description:
Poster is an advertisement for a music album and depicts a photomontage of a man wearing a striped white button-up shirt; a palm tree and sunset is in the background. In the bottom right is a photograph of Asaffaa Warquu typing on a computer keyboard; a musical keyboard is in front of him and large speakers are on the desk.
Date:
2010
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Ethiopian Posters
Bona Irra Ganna Wayya

Camels need vaccination & health care

Description:
Poster depicts a collage of the following: illustrations of three emaciated camels, one of which is lying down; a photograph of a camel lying down; a drawing of a camel corpse being consumed by photographs of vultures; an illustration of the Bowl of Hygieia; a photograph of a tree; a photograph of a field.
Date:
[between 1998 and 2010?]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Ethiopian Posters
Camels need vaccination & health care

Centenary of Addis Ababa

Description:
Poster depicts an illustration of a yellow flower, whose stem is growing through the first "0" of the number "100" in the alternate title; background is a photograph of a field.
Date:
[November, 1986?]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Ethiopian Posters
Centenary of Addis Ababa

Chayibet vol. 11

Description:
Poster is an advertisement for an album by Aregahegn Werash and depicts a photograph of him sitting in a chair with his hands clasped together; he is wearing a button-up shirt, a jacket, and a wristwatch; the photograph is tinted yellow; the background is black.
Date:
2009
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Ethiopian Posters
Chayibet vol. 11

Christmas gift

Description:
An ad for a Christmas video CD. A man and a woman stand back to back, looking out of the poster, smiling. The woman stands on a box, gift wrapped in red paper patterned with yellow stars. A long red ribbon wraps around the two people. More gifts and ornaments are on the floor around the box the woman is standing on.
Date:
2010
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Abimealik Graphics CoolRoad Advertising
Collection:
Ethiopian Posters
Christmas gift

Coffee: Ethiopia's gift to the world

Description:
12 images progressing from coffee bean fields to coffee being served. Images include coffee plant fields, flowering coffee plants, coffee berries covering a plant, women harvesting coffee berries, coffee berries/beans being processed, coffee being tested or graded, and a woman pouring coffee on a tray full of cups. Background is orange.
Date:
[between 1995 and 2010]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Teshome Selamu
Collection:
Ethiopian Posters
Coffee: Ethiopia's gift to the world

Collection 2000

Description:
Poster is an advertisement for a compilation music record and depicts a photomontage of nine people, likely the recording artists featured on the CD. In the bottom right is a photograph of Biruk Feyissa and Finas Baethay.
Date:
[between 2007 and 2008]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Ethiopian Posters
Collection 2000

Colorful... Ethiopia

Description:
A woman with long black hair sits in front of plants. She is dressed in red and purple, and wears a gold watch, earrings, and a nose piercing. She also wears a beaded chain on her head. Her chin rests on her left hand, which is propped up on her knee.
Date:
[between 1970 and 1990?]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Hapte Selassie
Collection:
Ethiopian Posters
Colorful... Ethiopia

Dawit Tsige

Description:
Poster is an advertisement for a music album by Dawit Tsige and depicts a portrait photograph of him; he is wearing a blue and white striped button-up shirt; background is blue with light blue lines.
Date:
2009
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
GET Photo (Firm)
Collection:
Ethiopian Posters
Dawit Tsige

Decentralization

Description:
Poster depicts an outline of Ethiopia containing a photomontage of the following: a woman pumping water from an outdoor fountain while a child sits nearby; a man wearing a white shawl and copying information from a ledger onto a sheet of paper; people tilling a field; people sitting and talking at tables covered with papers and notebooks, with posters on a nearby wall; background is textured brown with a watermark of the UNCDF logo.
Date:
[between 2003 and 2010?]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Ethiopian Posters
Decentralization

Egziabeher Yebelthal

Description:
Poster is an advertisement of an album by Temesegen Markos and depicts a photograph of him smiling and sitting with his hands in his lap; he is wearing an argyle vest, a striped button-up shirt, and jeans; at the bottom are photographs of five men, possibly the album production team; background is red and consists of abstract shapes.
Date:
2010
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Ethiopian Posters
Egziabeher Yebelthal

Elet Yebel Endayerekes

Description:
Poster is an advertisement for a music album by Fasika Assafa and depicts a collage of the following: a photograph of a woman, likely Fasika Assafa, who is wearing a short-sleeve dress with a pink rosette at the bust and yellow stitching or embroidery at the waist and is holding a wrought iron object; a photograph of two men in Western casual attire who are seated; the background is dark blue with curved white, blue, and light blue lines and abstract shapes.
Date:
2008
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Ethiopian Posters
Elet Yebel Endayerekes

Endale Abate

Description:
Poster depicts a photograph of a man, possibly Endale Abate, wearing a long-sleeved button-up shirt that is striped green and black; at the bottom is a small oval-shaped portrait photograph of a man, possibly Yishak Banjaw, wearing a blue collared shirt and a cream jacket; background is black, with small olive, chartreuse, and beige cube-like shapes enclosed in a curved brown border on the right.
Date:
2008
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Ethiopian Posters
Endale Abate

Engenagn Music Festival

Description:
Poster is an advertisement for the Engenagn Music Festival and depicts a photomontage of the performers, whose names are in Amharic; the background is green and black, with an image of a woman's figure in profile.
Date:
[March 1, 2008?]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Ethiopian Posters
Engenagn Music Festival

Etege

Description:
A film poster. On the right, a woman in a red sleeveless shirt listens through a stethoscope. The end of the stethoscope is on a man's forehead, who is on the left side of the poster. The man is wearing a dark suit jacket and light blue button-down shirt. The woman looks out from the poster, while the man looks downward.
Date:
[between 2000 and 2010?]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Ethiopian Posters
Etege