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1978 WORLD CUP
1978 WORLD CUP
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The 1978 World Cup unfolded in a nation gripped by dictatorship. Argentina’s military junta, led by General Videla, used the tournament to project an image of unity and prosperity while repression, disappearances, and censorship were rampant. Local resistance movements and international protests challenged this spectacle, turning the World Cup into a contest over truth as much as sport. Yet even amid the darkness, the soccer shone. Under coach César Luis Menotti’s expansive philosophy, Argentina played expressive, attacking soccer—a striking contrast to the regime’s rigidity. Goalkeeper Ubaldo Fillol anchored the team’s calm, while striker Mario Kempes, the tournament’s top scorer, embodied its brilliance and nerve. Across the field, talents like Teófilo Cubillas of Peru and Rob Rensenbrink of the Netherlands brought moments of grace and invention that transcended politics. The final in Buenos Aires was a fevered culmination: confetti, drums, and a 3–1 victory over the Netherlands that crowned Argentina world champion for the first time. Yet even amid the celebration, the 1978 World Cup remained haunted by contradiction—a triumph of beauty and passion staged in the shadow of fear.
Materials
Materials
Fine Art Paper Velvet - This textured paper is milled by the St. Cuthberts Mill in Somerset, England. It is an acid-free, 100% cotton, single-side coated paper showing a natural white finish with a slightly textured matte surface has a soft velvet-like feel. This high-quality, mould-made paper, is ideal for digital fine art reproductions. It will be printed on by Canon Printers using the Canon Lucia inks due to their superior archivability and increased color range.
Canvas prints:Your selected artwork will be printed on 19 mil matte white, certified archival, and award-winning Lyve™ Canvas. It is a consistent poly-cotton blend canvas using an acid-free, neutral pH coating. With eye-popping color gamut and Dmax, this canvas will capture every nuance in the artwork and sets a new standard of exceptionalism in fine art printing on canvas.
Shipping costs
Shipping costs
The current rate for shipping prints to customers within the Continental United States (48 lower states + Alaska) is $19.95. For international orders (anywhere outside the Continental United States) the flat shipping rate is $39.95.
Customers should receive shipping information and a tracking number once their order ships. This may take up to a week depending of the weekday and nature of the order. Be aware that local taxes and/or duties are not included in the flat international shipping rate. Whether or not such taxes/duties will be charged will depend on local rules of the destination country.
Please track your package and follow carriers instructions. Local taxes/duties may be due before delivery can be completed.
Dimensions
Dimensions
Your artwork will be printed in the selected size for both paper and canvas.
Paper prints will have an additional 1 inch (2.54 cm) white border around the printed area, making the size of the sheet of paper 2 inches wider and taller than the ordered width and height of the print.
Canvas prints will be mounted over 1.5 inch (3.8 cm) thick (depth) stretcher bars. These prints are meant to be hung unframed. The sides of canvas prints are white.
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Canvas prints are mounted over 1.5" (3.8cm) thick stretcher bars, and backed with acid-free matting board. A wire hanger is installed and a hanger wall hook is included.
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