International Poster Biennale in Warsaw, the first Biennale of the world was created in 1966.The idea of periodic international review achievements in the field of poster art was first proposed by Polish graphic designers in the beginning of sixties.

The man who inspired the project and was its first organizer was Professor Józef Mroszczak. Winning the highest acclaim among critics and graphic designers. Biennale soon grew into the most important and prestigious artistic event of this type in the world.

The finest names have been connected with it as participants. laureates. jurors and friends. IPB is endorsed by the International Council of Graphic Design Association Icograda which funds an Excellence Biennale Award. Since 1994 the Poster Museum at Wilanów has been a regular base of Biennale and competitive exhibition.