ALBERTO BALI Willi's Wine Bar, 1982

This is an original design poster by Alberto Bali for Willi’s Wine Bar in Paris. Since 1982, every year around harvest time, Willi’s Wine Bar, founded by William Foster Simpson Browning III, has commissioned and published a special edition of contemporary posters to celebrate the art of wine and promote artists.

The poster is masterfully designed by Alberto Bali, featuring a striking interplay of gold and black. The labels are printed in gold, creating a luxurious contrast against the abstract representation of bottles in black. Despite the abstract style, Bali’s design skillfully allows the viewer to distinguish the wine bottles, merging elegance with subtlety, making it a visually captivating piece that celebrates both art and wine.