Rodrigo D. No Futuro (1990) – Limited Edition Silkscreen Poster
US$ 425.00
Designed by Edel Rodríguez ‘Mola’.
Silkscreen on paper.
Edition of 50 (2017).
50 x 70 cm (19.5 in x 27.5 in).
This serigraph print is individually numbered, dry-stamped, and hand-signed by the artist. It is unlined, in excellent condition, and is ready to be framed.
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This limited-edition Rodrigo D. No Futuro poster captures the raw energy and visual tension of Víctor Gaviria’s seminal 1990 film, Rodrigo D. No Futuro. A landmark of Colombian cinema, the film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and brought global attention to the harsh realities of youth in Medellín during a period of urban violence and social upheaval. This poster channels that urgency through a stunning reinterpretation by Edel Rodríguez, also known as “Mola,” one of Cuba’s most compelling contemporary graphic artists.
Printed as a silkscreen on archival-quality paper (50 × 70 cm / 19.5 × 27.5 in), the Rodrigo D. No Futuro poster is hand-pulled, signed, dry-stamped, and individually numbered by the artist. It arrives unlined and in pristine condition. The print’s strong geometric design, dominated by deep red tones and abstract urban motifs, pays homage to the visual strategies of Cuba’s ICAIC poster tradition while recontextualizing them for a new generation.
Edel Rodríguez (Mola) draws from the bold visual grammar of mid-20th-century Cuban graphic design, infusing it with contemporary edge. His approach echoes the internationally recognized aesthetics of the Cuban poster archive, now registered as part of UNESCO’s Memory of the World programme. This archive represents not only artistic excellence but a deep cultural commitment to visual storytelling—a commitment that Mola extends into his own body of work. The Rodrigo D. No Futuro poster stands as a testament to that continuity: a graphic work that is both an object of beauty and a document of resistance.
For collectors of Neo-Realist Latin American cinema, the Rodrigo D. No Futuro poster offers a rare convergence of political cinema and design. Gaviria’s film is not merely a coming-of-age story—it’s an archival record of a lost Medellín, filmed with non-professional actors and scored by local punk musicians. This poster captures that spirit through a visual idiom that speaks across borders. Mola’s interpretation is neither nostalgic nor derivative. It is a reactivation of cinema as visual memory, brought forward in ink, paper, and color.
This poster is ideal for framing, displaying, or gifting. Each print is shipped with protective materials and includes a certificate of authenticity. As with all our screenprinted editions, once it sells out, it will not be reprinted.
Edel Rodríguez “Mola” (b. 1982, Havana) is a Cuban graphic artist, illustrator, and audiovisual designer known for his bold visual language and politically engaged work. A graduate of Havana’s Instituto Superior de Diseño (ISDI), where he taught illustration from 2007 to 2011 before establishing himself as an independent designer.
Rodríguez has created posters, editorial illustrations, and video work for major cultural institutions including UNEAC, ICAIC, EICTV, Editorial New People, Havana Club, and UNESCO. His posters have been exhibited internationally—in France, Germany, Chile, Spain, the United States, and beyond—and featured in publications such as Cuban Art, Étapes (France), SLANTED (Germany), and Cuba: The New Generation.
This Rodrigo D No Futuro poster is inspired by the groundbreaking 1990 Colombian film directed by Víctor Gaviria. Set against the gritty backdrop of Medellín during a period of intense violence and economic hardship, the film follows Rodrigo, a disaffected teenager with dreams of forming a punk band. Through a raw, documentary-style narrative, it vividly portrays the harsh realities of urban life and the struggles of youth facing overwhelming societal decay. Celebrated for its unflinching authenticity and innovative storytelling, the film offers a powerful glimpse into a world where hope is scarce and survival is a daily battle, cementing its place as a vital work of contemporary Latin American cinema.