Funny Lady 1975

This movie poster for "Funny Lady" by Robert Peak, with its tender pink backdrop, makes me think about vulnerability. What it takes to be soft, to show your colours— like that big yellow rose. I can imagine Peak, balancing commercial appeal with his artistic instincts. Did the studio ask him to include that tear beneath Streisand’s eye? It adds a layer of depth, suggesting the bittersweet nature of fame and love. The way the figures are composed around the piano hints at the push and pull of relationships, the delicate dance between music, performance, and life. The film has a strong illustrative quality and a touch of the surreal, like Magritte. It’s a reminder that all paintings—even posters—are acts of translation, attempts to capture something fleeting and turn it into something lasting. Peak’s poster speaks to the ongoing dialogue between art and commerce, expression and communication, reminding us that every creative act is a conversation.