Poster Girls – a century of art and design

Poster Girls – a century of art and design

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Poster Girls – a century of art and design

Poster Girls – a century of art and design
For over a century, London’s transport system has been branded by poster designs from talented artists. Many of these fantastic designs which influenced the public were created by women, but the identity of the artists would often remain hidden. Currently, the London Transport Museum in Covent Garden is displaying an exhibition that will bring the work of these talented female artists to life once again. Poster Girls is a powerful exhibition that shines a spotlight on female graphic designers and the influence they have made in poster design over the last century. The show features over 150 posters and original art that will be displayed in a chronological approach, capturing the progression of design over the decades.

Exhibition Schedule:
Opening night: 13th Oct. 2017

Organizers:
London Transport Museum

If you would like to learn more about this exhibition take a look at their website.

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Exhibition: National Theatre Posters

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Exhibition: National Theatre Posters

Exhibition: National Theatre Posters
An amazing poster exhibition is currently happening in the Wolfson Gallery at the National Theatre. Curated by design critic and writer Rick Poynor, this show explores the evolution of beautiful poster designs that were used for the National Theatre since 1963. The exhibition contains modern and classic examples of theatre poster design and displays work from artists such as Ken Briggs, Richard Bird, Michael Mayhew, Charlotte Wilkinson and current Creative Director Ollie Winser and the Graphic Design team.

Exhibition Schedule:
4th Oct. 2017 – 31st Mar. 2018

Organizers:
National Theatre

Curator:
Rick Poynor

If you would like to learn more about this exhibition take a look at their website.

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Exhibition: We the People

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Exhibition: We the People

We the People Poster Exhibition
Twelve very influential and prominent designers are currently displaying their artworks in an important poster exhibition that celebrates Constitution Day in America. We The People was organized by ThoughtMatter, Mirko Ilic and The Constitutional Resources Center. The show features work from designers including Milton Glaser, Seymour Chwast, and Jessica Hische. All artists involved created posters about the American Constitution’s Preamble or one of the amendments that form the Bill of Rights. The works can be seen until Sept. 30, 2017, at The Cooper Union Gallery in New York.

Exhibition Schedule:
18th Sept. 2017 – 30th Sept. 2017

Artists:
Milton Glaser, Seymour Chwast, Yue Chen, Paul Buckley, Mark Fox & Angie Wang, Kit Hinrichs, Jessica Hische, Jonathan Key, Elizabeth Resnick, Edel Rodriguez, DJ Stout.

Organizers:
ThoughtMatter, Mirko Ilic and The Constitutional Resources Center.

If you would like to learn more about this exhibition take a look at their website.

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Exhibition: Colorado International Invitational Poster Exhibition

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Exhibition: Colorado International Invitational Poster Exhibition

Colorado International Invitational Poster Exhibition
An exciting exhibition featuring some of the world’s top poster designers is taking place later this fall at the Colorado State University. The 20th edition of the Colorado International Invitational Poster Exhibition is a collection of posters from a talented group of artists that were carefully selected for this unique show. Organized first in 1979 by the Department of Art and Art History’s graphic design department, the exhibition provides outstanding examples of contemporary design and brings it to an American audience.

Exhibition Schedule:
22nd Sept. 2017 – 3rd Nov. 2017

Organizers:
The Department of Art and Art History is in CSU’s College of Liberal Arts.

If you would like to learn more about this exhibition take a look at their website.

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Exhibition: Gone Tomorrow

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Exhibition: Gone Tomorrow

Pop-Up Exhibition: Gone Tomorrow
New York City is a vibrant cultural hub that has a great history with the creation of amazing posters. In 2018 the city will now have a museum dedicated specifically to poster design called Poster House. Poster House aims to present the culture, design, and impact of posters in both historical and contemporary visual communication. On September 20th they will be hosting a pop-up exhibition that features posters from iconic venues and cult events that were an important part of the city’s history.

Exhibition Schedule:
September 20, 2017

Organizers:
Poster House

If you would like to learn more about this exhibition take a look at their website.

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Illusions: The Art of Magic

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Illusions: The Art of Magic

Illusions: The Art of Magic
Magicians have been captivating audiences for thousands of years. During the golden age of magic shows in the 19th & 20th centuries, the world embraced acts like Houdini, Kellar and the Herrmanns. This amazing era has been brought back to life by an exciting poster exhibition currently being held in Canada. Illusions: The Art of Magic, features a stunning collection of large format prints that immortalize the top magicians of their time. The stunning posters contain beautiful imagery capturing illusions such as levitation, escapes, and mental phenomenon. The show can be seen at the McCord Museum in Montreal, Canada.

Exhibition Schedule:
26th May. 2017 – 7th Jan. 2017

Organizers:
McCord Museum, La Fondation Emmanuelle Gattuso.

If you would like to learn more about this exhibition take a look at their website.

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Exhibition: It’s Alive!

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Exhibition: It’s Alive!

It’s Alive! Classic Horror and Sci-Fi Art from the Kirk Hammett Collection
Kirk Hammett, famous as the lead guitarist for the band Metallica, has organized an exhibition of his classic collection of horror and sci-fi movie posters. The show displays 135 works from 20th century cinema, including original posters, costumes, props and guitars. Kirk has spent decades amassing these rare and beautiful artworks that capture the evolution of poster design in film. The exhibition can be seen at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, MA.

Exhibition Schedule:
12th Aug. 2017 – 26th Nov. 2017

Organizers:
The Peabody Essex Museum.

If you would like to learn more about this exhibition take a look at their website.

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Hollywood in Havana: Five Decades of Cuban Posters Promoting U.S. Films

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Hollywood in Havana: Five Decades of Cuban Posters Promoting U.S. Films

Hollywood in Havana: Five Decades of Cuban Posters Promoting U.S. Films
The Pasadena Museum of California Art will be hosting an exhibition with an incredible collection of Cuban film posters. Hollywood in Havana: Five Decades of Cuban Posters Promoting U.S. Films, displays posters that were part of an initiative of the revolutionary government to develop cultural awareness after the end of the dictatorship of Fulgencio Batista. The Cuban Institute of Cinematographic Art and Industry produced the posters that were created by designers between 1960-2009. These unique posters offer a great way to experience how Hollywood movies were interpreted in the Cuban culture.

Exhibition Schedule:
20th Aug. 2017 – 7th Jan. 2018

Organizers:
Pasadena Museum of California Art (PMCA), Center for the Study of Political Graphics (CSPG).

If you would like to learn more about this exhibition take a look at their website.

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Exhibition: Can graphic design save lives?

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Exhibition: Can graphic design save lives?

Can graphic design save lives?
An exhibition will be taking place this Sept. which focuses on the role that graphic design can play in saving lives. The show will take place at Wellcome Collection in London, England, and features 200 examples of work that includes hard-hitting posters, street art, packaging and medical designs. The exhibition examines how graphic design has constructed and communicated healthcare messages to inform the public and persuade society. The show features works from influential designers from the 20th century and figures currently working in the field. Some of the artwork shown will include an interactive poster installation from Brazil that was created in response to the Zika virus, anti-malaria posters from the second world war, campaigns regarding AIDS, and Italian “plague notices” from 1681. The exhibition has been organized by Rebecca Wright and graphic designer Lucienne Roberts.

Exhibition Schedule:
Sept. 7, 2017 – Jan. 14, 2018

Organizers:
Wellcome Collection, Rebecca Wright, Lucienne Roberts.

If you would like to learn more about this exhibition take a look at their website.

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Exhibition: Art of (anti) Corruption

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Exhibition: Art of (anti) Corruption

Art of (anti) Corruption
A very interesting anti-corruption campaign is happening in the country of Armenia. Through a series of events and activities spanning a year, the Art of (anti) Corruption aims to create awareness, educate, and shine a creative light on the effects of corruption on Armenian society and beyond. For this campaign a special poster art competition and exhibition has been organized and will be displayed this Sept/Oct. The jury for the poster contest features artists, corruption experts, politicians, media, and NGOs. Other events included in the campaign involve stand up comedy, TEDx talks, and comics. Through the use of creativity and cultural interpretations of corruption in Armenia, the campaign seeks to educate citizens about their rights and to change the perception that corruption is inevitable.

Exhibition Schedule:
Sept. 2017 – Oct. 2017

Organizers:
Impact Hub Yerevan, European Union in Armenia

If you would like to learn more about this exhibition take a look at their website.

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