Posterize is a best-of selection of recent screen-printed posters (and exclusively screen prints). To mark the release of Blade Runner 2049, 35 years after Ridley Scott’s masterpiece, discover the most beautiful tributes from artists around the world: Australia, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Poland, Belgium, and France.
Blade Runner is the film that blends science fiction and poetry, set in a captivating and dark aesthetic. Despite its age, it remains an endless source of inspiration!
The almost video game-like linear narrative gives the impression that every shot is a painting, a visual creation of rare perfection. In a futuristic and gritty Los Angeles, the film intertwines ancient and modern worlds within a delirious urban landscape bathed in the systematic use of artificial lights. Giant billboards, globalization, and cultural fragmentation are omnipresent in a universe blending baroque architecture with massive skyscrapers. In this end-of-the-world atmosphere, timeless decadence is revealed in the interior sets, with outdated classicism (chandeliers, a mishmash of old objects, costumes inspired by the 1930s). Blade Runner is akin to a film noir, heavy like an electric fog under the rain, filth, and night. It truly defined a new genre of science fiction with its elaborate design and oppressive atmosphere.
In all these screen-printed posters, we find the rich iconography of Blade Runner. It is primarily a jumble of fascinating urban atmospheres, with the Chinese district crowd often depicted under the glow of neon lights and countless signs (the screen prints by Kilian Eng and Mainger illustrate this scene). It is also the magnificence of the Tyrell Pyramid and the Bradbury Building, designed by architect George Wyman (built in 1893, the location for J.F. Sebastian’s apartment). This brick building, adorned with Italian marble, polished woodwork, its massive skylight and cage elevators, is faithfully depicted in Chris Thornley’s (a.k.a. Raid71) poster.
Behind this universe, we must pay tribute to Syd Mead, an industrial designer to whom Ridley Scott entrusted many of the sets (some of them in matte painting), such as Deckard’s apartment and the design of certain vehicles. In Blade Runner‘s imagery, we find the famous Spinners (the term given to the film’s futuristic flying cars) and a gallery of charismatic characters: Harrison Ford (a.k.a. Deckard), the replicants including Rachael, Roy, and Pris (the acrobatic blonde with black eyes). The film’s fantastic “bestiary” is also present: on the posters by Tracie Ching and Laurent Durieux, we recognize the little origami unicorn, the owl of the Tyrell Corporation, and the dove in the illustrations by Rhys Cooper, Victo Ngai, Tim Doyle, and New Flesh. In every visual, the atmosphere is oppressive: a taste of the strangeness and mystery of Blade Runner!
These contributions often pay homage to the original 1982 movie poster, created by John Alvin. It is impossible to escape the work of this great American artist (who passed away in 2008); his iconic illustrations left a lasting mark on the minds of audiences and on cinema in the 80s and 90s, with films such as E.T. and Jurassic Park. He created over 130 movie posters, including some of the most notable: The Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Pirates of the Caribbean, and more. You can find the complete collection of his work in the book The Art of John Alvin.
“Blade Runner presents a vision of the future that seems to be increasingly coming true, and I think the public is starting to realize that. Back in 1982, during the shoot, we transformed a street in old Los Angeles for the film, which meant we recreated chaos. Not long ago, I went back to that street: it had become exactly what we had imagined it would be at the time.” (Ridley Scott)
Blade Runner by Laurent Durieux (2023 – Belgium). 3 screen prints, 13 colors with variants on aluminum paper (size 24 × 36″).
Laurent Durieux is a Brussels-based illustrator and graphic designer, famous for his Jaws screen print, which caught the attention of director Steven Spielberg. He was named one of the world’s top 200 illustrators by the international magazine Lürzer’s Archive. Laurent’s style is defined by its extraordinary richness, meticulous attention to detail, and a true passion for screen printing and classic cinema, including films by Jacques Tati. A big fan of retro-futuristic worlds, his graphic universe is inspired by science fiction, taking us on a fantastic journey to the early 20th century: massive airships, urban landscapes inspired by Metropolis, colossal robots, and mythical monsters of the seventh art like Bigfoot and King Kong. Between realism and fantasy, Laurent never fails to astonish us.
Laurent Durieux has created alternative posters for Apocalypse Now, The Godfather (in collaboration with Francis Ford Coppola), Shining, Planet of the Apes, E.T., Metropolis, Bird, Vertigo, Rear Window, Back to the Future, Pulp Fiction, and many more! He has also worked alongside François Schuiten on the Blake and Mortimer comic book series—a true childhood dream come true!
Blade Runner by Grzegorz Domaradzki, aka “Gabz” (2018 – Poland). 4-color screen print with variant on aluminum paper (edition of 350 copies, size 24 × 36″).
Grzegorz Domaradzki, aka Gabz, is a graphic designer, poster and illustration creator, passionate about art and cinema. In addition to his work in illustration for press and portraiture, Gabz has created alternative posters for various global blockbuster films: Marvel, Warner Bros, 20th Century Fox, Paramount Pictures, and more. This screen print was created for the Bottleneck Gallery in 2018.
Blade Runner, The Final Cut by Fraser Gillespie (2018 – London – Berlin). 2-color screen print on silver and gold paper (edition of 150 copies, size 16.5 × 23.4″).
Fraser Gilespie is a graphic designer and artist who dedicates his work to film, music, fashion, and event posters between London and Berlin. He has worked on numerous independent projects commissioned by Secret Cinema for films such as Romeo+Juliet, Dr. Strangelove, Star Wars, Back to the Future, and Miller’s Crossing.
Blade Runner 2049 by Marie Bergeron (2017 – Montreal – Canada). 4-color screen print on Manilla Paper (edition of 75 copies, size 24 × 36″).
Marie Bergeron is a graphic designer and illustrator based in Montreal (Canada). Bergeron’s style is inspired by films and video games. Her digital illustration work features a highly graphic approach, combining raw lines and textured effects. Her style is instantly recognizable in her poster designs for Star Wars, The Avengers, Interstellar, Logan, and more.
Blade Runner by John Guydo (2018 – United States). 9-color screen print with variant (edition of 200 and 100 copies, size 18 × 36″).
John Guydo is an American illustrator based in New York. His influences range from Gustave Doré and Moebius to Jim Lee. His extremely fine, detailed work, entirely done in pencil, is highly regarded. He works with DC Comics and Marvel on official collaborations: Batman, Thor, Logan, Dr. Strange, The Avengers, Spiderman, Wolverine, and more. This screen print was created for the Bottleneck Gallery in 2018.
Blade Runner by Matt Ferguson (2018 – United Kingdom). 9-color screen print with glow-in-the-dark ink (edition of 250 copies, size 18 × 36″).
Matt Ferguson is an English illustrator from Sheffield. He’s best known for his collaboration with Marvel on the Avengers Blu-ray collection and promotional posters. He also exhibits regularly in galleries across the United States, including Gallery 1988. His beautifully stylized creations for film and television have become absolute references, notably for Star Trek and Hellboy.
As the Bottleneck Gallery puts it: “Matt is an absolute genius when it comes to interpreting the far-off worlds depicted in films and creating artwork that captures both the visual aesthetic and the overall mood of the films. By combining those elements, Matt managed to recreate an incredible atmosphere, with the main focus on Rick Deckard’s cyberpunk world.”
Blade Runner by Studio Kxx (2015 – Poland). 4-color screen print with metallic ink (size 24″ × 36″).
Krzysztof Domaradzki is a graphic designer and illustrator based in Poznań, Poland, working under the name Studio Kxx. His specialties include illustration, visual identity design, web design, typographic experiments, and screen printing. His love for drawing combined with a refined sense of typography and intricate illustration work has made him an outstanding poster maker, with creations for The Wolf of Wall Street, Angel Heart, Batman Begins, Rocky, The Usual Suspects, and more.
Blade Runner Replicant: Pris + Rachael by Rhys Cooper (2017 – Australia). 6-color screen print with metallic inks (edition of 150, size 12″ × 36″).
Rhys Cooper of Studio Seppuku often works in the tall vertical format typical of rock posters throughout his body of work. The screen print artist, based in Australia, primarily designs for rock bands such as Nine Inch Nails, Queens of the Stone Age, Eddie Vedder, Kings of Leon, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pearl Jam, and more. He’s also created a series of illustrations themed around Game of Thrones. His printed work is instantly recognizable for its frequent use of metallic inks.
Don’t Walk by Raid71 (2014 – United Kingdom). 6-color screen print (edition of 100, size 36″ × 18″) / Mead Street by Raid71. 6-color screen print (edition of 45, size 18″ × 24″) / Ray by Raid71. 5-color screen print on Construction White paper (edition of 30, size 18″ × 24″).
Chris Thornley (aka Raid71) is an English artist from the town of Darwen, United Kingdom. A marketing and editorial graphic designer by trade, he skillfully creates illustrations for Marvel and DC Comics covers. His work also reveals a clear passion for urban imagery. These prints were produced in 2014 and 2015 for the New Blade Runner Art Show at Bottleneck Gallery, an exhibition dedicated to art and music inspired by Blade Runner.
Blade Runner by Tracie Ching (2015 – USA). 4-color screen print (edition of 100, size 18″ × 24″). A variant printed on black paper was also released in an edition of 40.
Tracie Ching is an illustrator and graphic designer based in Washington, D.C. A self-taught digital artist, she specializes in movie posters and hyperrealistic portraiture in an intricate, engraving-inspired style. Her deliberately limited color palettes are carefully chosen to suit the nuances of screen printing. The meticulous precision of her work shines through in posters for 2001: A Space Odyssey, Sherlock, and portraits of characters from Quentin Tarantino’s films. This Blade Runner screen print was commissioned by Spoke Art Gallery for a screening of the film at San Francisco’s Roxie Theater and remains one of the most sought-after pieces among collectors.
Blade Runner by Kilian Eng (2017 – Sweden). 13-color screen print (edition of 85 copies, size 24 × 36″).
Swedish graphic designer Kilian Eng (DW Design), originally from Stockholm, creates almost exclusively science fiction, fantasy, and surreal prints inspired by Moebius. His work emphasizes the use of color and light in compositions where geometry and organic forms blend together. This screen print was created for the release of the album Moments Lost by Analog Sweden, a tribute to the music of Blade Runner.
Blade Runner by Mainger (2017 – France). 6-color screen print + fluorescent ink (re-edition of 300 copies, size 16 × 24″).
Germain Barthelemy (aka Mainger) is a graphic designer from Lille (France) who skillfully handles pop iconography and geek art. He has created numerous book covers and posters in homage to films such as Taxi Driver, Mad Max, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Star Wars, Alien, and more. The Blade Runner screen print was commissioned for the Blacklight Art Show at the Hero Complex Gallery in Los Angeles.
Blade Runner by Karl Fitzgerald (2016 – United Kingdom). 6-color screen print (2 variants) + red metallic ink (edition of 45 and 95 copies, size 24 × 36″).
Of Hungarian origin, Karl Fitzgerald is an illustrator now based in London (United Kingdom). After starting in comics, his film illustrations present a spectacular universe where the central character seems to emerge from the mist. Fitzgerald has collaborated with prestigious institutions such as Lucasfilm and Disney for the Bottleneck Gallery (Kong, Dune, Indiana Jones…). He has also designed posters for iconic bands such as Foo Fighters and Nine Inch Nails.
White Dragon by Tim Doyle (2009 – United States). 4-color screenprint including a “rain effect” with metallic ink (edition of 300 copies, size 12 × 24″) / Tears in the Rain by Tim Doyle (Silver Edition – 2010). 5-color screenprint including a “rain effect” with metallic ink (reprint of 200 copies, size 12 × 24″) / We Scared Each Other Pretty Good (2015). 8-color screenprint (edition of 150 copies, size 18 × 24″) + variant on aluminum paper (edition of 50 copies, size 18 × 24″).
The illustrator Tim Doyle, based in Austin (Texas, USA), was the lead designer at Mondo from 2004 to 2009. He is the founder of Nakatomi, a screen printing workshop and creative studio. Globally recognized for his work in pop culture and cinema (Total Recall, Robocop, Daft Punk, etc.), his style combines clear line drawing with bold, vibrant colors. He has been exhibiting for several years at the renowned Spoke Art Gallery in San Francisco. The Blade Runner screenprints were initially presented during a film screening at the Astor Theatre in Australia in 2009, and later at the 4th annual art show at Spoke Art Gallery in San Francisco in 2015.
Blade Runner by 2046 Design (2016 – USA). 3-color screenprint + varnish (edition of 75 copies, size 16 × 24″).
Justin Van Genderen from the 2046 Design studio is an artist based in Chicago (USA) specializing in film, art, science or educational posters, travel, and science fiction. His numerous works, often very minimalist, use a limited color palette and are part of his collaborations with the Gallery F and Logan Theatre in Chicago: Star Wars, Captain America, Batman, Sin City, and more.
All these moments will be lost in time by Dan Mumford (2016 – United Kingdom). 4-color screenprint (size 24 × 18″).
Dan Mumford is an independent illustrator and screenprinter from Studio 100 based in London (United Kingdom). His dark and colorful illustrations, precise linework, and mastery of light are recognizable in his reinterpretations of iconic movie posters and album covers. The Blade Runner screenprint is part of a series of ten prints created for the Both Sides exhibition at Gallery 1988 (Los Angeles).
Blade Runner by Victo Ngai (2016 – USA). 10-color screenprint with metallic ink (edition of 8 and 10 copies, size 24 × 36″).
Victo Ngai isn’t a guy, nor is it a typo — it’s a nickname derived from Victoria. She’s a young illustrator based in Los Angeles (USA) and originally from Hong Kong. Her refined, elegant work — honored with numerous awards — blends Asian culture, contemporary influences, and a generous touch of fantasy. Her illustrations appear in advertising, packaging, magazines, books, and even storyboards for studios like NBC and DreamWorks. It’s also fun to spot the subtle differences between the two versions of this screenprint. Beyond the color variations, there are 10 changes in total — can you find them?
Blade Runner 2049 by Tom Coupland (2017 – United Kingdom), 8-color screenprint created for a private commission (edition of 65 copies, size 36 × 24″).
Tom Coupland is a freelance graphic designer and illustrator based in Newcastle, United Kingdom. A passionate fan of cinema and pop culture, he draws inspiration from major Pop Art figures such as Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Keith Haring, and David Hockney. This artistic sensibility naturally led him to the world of alternative movie posters and limited edition prints. Under the pseudonym BoyThirty, he creates highly realistic portraits and bold, vibrant compositions.
Blade Runner by James Jean (2017 – USA), 2 screen prints with variant, each in an edition of 40, size 24 × 36″.
James Jean is a Taiwanese-American painter and illustrator, known for his comic book covers and works blending surrealism with both Asian and Western influences. His rich, dreamlike style combines traditional painting, comic art, and pop culture. He has collaborated with Marvel, DC Comics, Prada, and My Chemical Romance, and created film posters for directors such as Darren Aronofsky, Guillermo del Toro, and Denis Villeneuve.
Please note: If you come across some of these posters being sold at low prices, they are illegal, poor-quality reproductions. The original posters were screen printed only and are often sold out.
