World-renowned for his work on corporation logos, it’s almost impossible to have a conversation about commercial graphic design without mentioning Paul Rand. In this article, we’ll trace his career and how he came to design some of the most important symbols of the modern commercial world
Divisive, disruptive, and difficult to define, ‘post-modern’ nonetheless became a the term used by many innovative poster artists working in the 1980s. Here, we take a look at 9 of the best post-modern creations from the era
Having won dozens of awards and marking the career high points for some of the greatest actors alive, the gangster epic The Godfather needs little introduction. But behind this great film is an equally great poster, which deserves high praise for turning a simple idea into a now iconic image
Poland was at the heart of worldwide conflict throughout much of the 20th Century. But despite this – and perhaps because of this – its art world thrived. Here, we take a look at the posters which show an undaunted, culturally-vibrant, creatively-thriving nation.
Few cities can claim to have as strong a visual recognition as the logos, symbols and images associated with the London Underground. Much of this is down to the highly original posters which were commissioned to depict London’s transport systems. Here, we take a look at 11 important posters which showcase transport in the city
With his unique visual language and political themes, American artist Shepard Fairey has helped bridge the gap between iconic physical poster art and the digital world of social media and meme culture. Here, we take a look at 10 of his most memorable creations
