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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)

The Truman Show (1998)

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)

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

    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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    Charis Tsevis
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank you for sharing my work. I am honored to be on this post.

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    #3

    Lord Of War (2005)

    Lord Of War (2005)

    The official theatrical poster is credited to the creative team at Imaginary Forces.

    Nicolas Cage’s face is composed of bullets and weapons, symbolizing the protagonist’s entanglement in the arms trade.

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    #4

    Thir13en Ghosts (2001)

    Thir13en Ghosts (2001)

    The poster is a nightmarish mosaic of screaming faces forming a more prominent, terrifying visage. The technique reinforces the film’s supernatural theme, showing how individual spirits make up an immense horror.

    Design Studio: Concept Arts

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    #5

    "Chatroom" (2010)

    "Chatroom" (2010)

    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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    #6

    "The Next Three Days" (2010)

    "The Next Three Days" (2010)

    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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    #7

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

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

    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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    Charis Tsevis
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dave McKean is one of my all time favorite artists!

    #8

    Zuckerberg: King Of The Metaverse (2024)

    Zuckerberg: King Of The Metaverse (2024)

    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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    Maria
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    https://tsevis.com/art-for-zuckerbergs-documentary

    #9

    "The One" TV Series (2021)

    "The One" TV Series (2021)

    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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