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Mosaic art dates back to ancient civilizations and involves assembling small pieces of colored materials to create intricate images.

In the realm of cinema, this technique has been ingeniously applied to movie posters, resulting in artworks that are both visually striking and symbolically profound.

Mosaic posters stand out because they:

- Create a layered storytelling experience;

- Engage the viewer, who looks closer to see the details;

- Symbolize complexity, identity, and interconnectedness;

- Visually represent the themes of the movie.

A Thousand Pictures in One.

Mosaic movie posters aren’t just artistic choices but visual metaphors for the films they represent. They challenge the viewer to see beyond the surface, find meaning in the details, and appreciate the beauty of many pieces coming together.

What are some of your favorite mosaic posters? Please share them in the comments below!

#1

The Truman Show (1998)

Mosaic of "The Truman Show" movie poster, featuring a collage of scenes forming a smiling face.

The design was created by BLT & Associates, with the digital photo-mosaic style executed by Faction Creative. Jim Carrey’s face is assembled from numerous film frames, emphasizing Truman’s life as a carefully orchestrated television show. The mosaic highlights the illusion of reality and how his world comprises curated moments.

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    "The Good Doctor" TV Series (2017–2024)

    Mosaic movie poster for "The Good Doctor," featuring a collage of scenes forming a face.

    The official poster was designed by Charis Tsevis. The poster sometimes features fragmented images of the protagonist’s face, reflecting how the character sees and processes the world differently due to autism. The mosaic represents his unique perception and how small details shape his thinking.

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    #3

    "Chatroom" (2010)

    Mosaic movie poster for "CHATROOM" featuring tiny images forming a larger face with a cursor icon in the center.

    The fragmented design of the poster conveys the digital personas and fractured identities in online chatrooms. Graphic Designer: Seeta Lingam Graphic Art Director: Katrina Mackay

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    #4

    "The Next Three Days" (2010)

    Mosaic movie poster featuring images and notes forming a collage, with text "The Next Three Days" prominently displayed.

    BLT Communications, LLC designed the mosaic movie poster. Russell Crowe’s face is subtly overlaid with fragmented images, hinting at the disjointed reality he faces while trying to free his wife. The broken-down composition reflects the puzzle-like nature of the escape plan.

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    #5

    Dream Theater: Metropolis 2000 - Scenes From New York (2001 Video)

    Mosaic movie poster featuring a face composed of various images, with the text "Scenes From a Memory" by Peter Orullian.

    As a rock opera with deep conceptual storytelling, the mosaic poster reflects the layers of meaning in Dream Theater’s music. British artist Dave McKean created the cover art.

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    #6

    Zuckerberg: King Of The Metaverse (2024)

    Mosaic movie poster featuring pixelated face created from social media icons on a blue backdrop.

    A documentary about Mark Zuckerberg illustrates how his empire is built from millions of online interactions, likes, and Dislikes. The mosaic artwork for the documentary was created by Charis Tsevis, a renowned visual designer specializing in photomosaics and digital art.

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    #7

    "The One" TV Series (2021)

    Mosaic movie poster of "The One" featuring a woman's face composed of many smaller images.

    A mosaic of faces reinforces the film’s genetic matchmaking and destiny themes. The collage represents how small, individual traits combine to define identity. Designer: Andrew Percival and his team.

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