United Nations - Sport for Peace – Games of the XXIX Olympics - Beijing, China - First Day of Issue Cover

On 8 August 2008, the United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) issued a set of six commemorative stamps in mini-sheet format on the theme “Sport for Peace”. The stamp issue coincides with the OLYMPIC EXPO BEIJING 2008 which was held in Beijing, China from 8 to 18 August in conjunction with the Games of the XXIX Olympics.

UNPA commissioned the world-renowned South American artist Romero Britto to create six pieces of original artwork to design the stamps. A modern day pop culture phenomenon, Romero Britto, has created contemporary masterpieces with his vibrant colors, bold patterns and a continuous message of hope. “An art that is too important not to share ” says Britto – one that elevates the soul and nourishes the heart.