Posters are powerful. They're important for building the excitement for the Olympic Games, whetting the appetite and shaping expectations for next summer's big event. As snapshots capturing moments in time, posters provide a fascinating record of our world. They are part of the visual history of sport and the Arts politics, places and commerce. In an exhibition titled "A Century of Olympic Posters", people can see how the concept of posters has evolved over a hundred years.The exhibition is organized by London's Victoria and Albert Museum and is on show at the Capital Museum in Beijing. Our reporter Yang Ran has the details.It is an experience that makes the power of that dream for glory almost tangible. More than a hundred posters are on show in a display that captures the energy and excitement of the Games themselves. The exhibition presents a unique perspective of the modern Olympics. It explores their inception and evolution, as expressed through the powerful medium of the poster. Drawn mainly from the Victoria and Albert Museum's internationally renowned collection of posters, the exhibition includes many rare and beautiful examples, Most of these are displayed together for the first time. The posters' broad popular appeal and ability to relay messages through eye - catching and memorable imagery makes them prized souvenirs and even valuable collectables. It's an exciting time in Olympics history. We look forward with anticipation toward the 2008 Beijing Games and then on to the 2012 Games in London. This joint exhibition celebrates the global connections the Olympic Games have fostered through the last century. The exhibition in Beijing runs from January 15 to February 28.