A couple of years ago I featured the phenomena of mini posters and did some research. They are contemporary (usually 1930s) items printed in small numbers and ‘tipped in’ to books on poster design for example :The Studio. The beauty of them is that they are blank on reverse so collectable like a luggage label …
I don’t know if they’ve done it before but this time Swann have different sales for the two disciplines seemingly by date (pre and post 1940s). Interesting to note that British designers Henrion, Keely and Zero are headlining the Graphic Design sale.
Earlier this year I was excited to see the illustrations of Paul Thurlby brightening up the restaurant in a branch of John Lewis. This huge cut-out and a series of window illustrations were part of the store’s ‘National Treasures’ promotion, showcasing the British summer in all its glory. The promotion (and summer) are over, but […] …
Paul Thurlby: greetings from London — The Taft Hotel Read More »
I have covered this subject before but this article does it so much better ! via How the Maharajah Got Its Wings: The Story of Air India’s Iconic Mascot… ‹ Take off with Natarajan ‹ Reader — WordPress.com
May I say Garish ? via How Many Of These Tube Map Covers Do You Remember? | Londonist
Unbelievably we have another ‘poster discovery’ story, this time quite timely and poignant via The 100-year-old protest posters that show women’s outrage – BBC News
via Suffragette cities: events to mark the centenary of voting rights for women | Travel | The Guardian
via Herne Hill Veoldrome in appeal for Cycling Revival volunteers | Inside Croydon
Romain de Tirtoff (23 November 1892 – 21 April 1990) was a Russian-born French artist and designer known by the pseudonym Erté, from the French pronunciation of his initials (pronounced [ɛʁ.te]). He was a diversely talented 20th-century artist and designer who flourished in an array of fields, including fashion, jewellery, graphic arts, costume and set …
Erte – Symphony on Black — Random Writings on the Bathroom Wall Read More »
Its amazing what you can find on iplayer! This one had me spellbound!
