I Read Krokodil 1925

This striking 1925 Soviet Constructivist poster, attributed to Sergei Senkin, was created to promote the satirical magazine Krokodil. The design combines bold typography with a photomontage of a laughing worker’s face against a vivid red background. The large black letter “Я” (“I”) emphasizes the slogan “Я читаю Крокодил” (“I read Krokodil”), turning the poster into both a declaration and an advertisement. Priced at 15 kopeks, Krokodil became one of the most popular satirical magazines in the USSR, using humor and caricature to critique bureaucracy, corruption, and inefficiency. The poster is a classic example of early Soviet graphic design, blending political messaging with avant-garde aesthetics.