Tag Archives: poster art

I ❤ NY

Posted on July 1, 2020 by

You may not have known his name, but there is no doubt you’ve seen his work. Milton Glaser, one of the world’s most influential and pioneering graphic designers, died on June 26th, which was also his 91st birthday. The design … Continue reading →

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Mostly Miscellaneous Monday

Posted on April 20, 2020 by

I don’t know about you, but I’ve been using this down time to plan some travels. One of the top destinations on my list for next spring is a return to Iceland. I’ve been many time over the years, but … Continue reading →

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It’s a long way to Rome

Posted on February 9, 2020 by

 

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The Art of Travel Posters

Posted on January 26, 2020 by

The digital marketing agency, lacuna 5, has teamed up with artsupplies.co.uk to create a series of vintage-style travel posters inspired by famous artists from around the world. Before designing the posters they posed the question: “what would travel posters look … Continue reading →

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Poster House

Posted on June 1, 2019 by

New Yorkers and tourists too can now visit a new museum entirely dedicated to the art of posters.The Poster House, located in Manhattan’s Chelsea district and which features an identity designed by Pentagram’s Paula Scher, will be the first museum of its … Continue reading →

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Book Week

Posted on November 19, 2018 by
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Ride the Pride Train in NYC

Posted on June 13, 2018 by

The annual Pride Train underground art campaign has returned to New York City’s subway system just in time for Gay Pride Month. This year’s posters mirror the official MTA signage, but instead of notices about service disruptions the posters offer messages about … Continue reading →

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Vacation Lands Are Calling

Posted on June 10, 2018 by
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Power To The People

Posted on March 25, 2018 by

Yesterday I had the privilege of participating in the March for Our Lives organized by young people in the U.S. to protest the plague of gun violence in our schools and communities. It was inspiring and heartening to see these young women … Continue reading →

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Mind The Gap

Posted on February 10, 2018 by

Those of you who visit this blog on a regular basis already know that I have an inordinate interest in travel posters, graphic design, and especially public transport system safety posters. So it will come as little surprise that I … Continue reading →

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