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John Taylor, Geneva: Corita
Manuel Gasser, Zurich: Roland Topor
Rene Parola, Pasadena: Principal Modes of Expression in Op Art
Mario Prassinos, Paris: The Tapestry Cartoon
Jean Michel Folon, Burcy: Fulvio Roiter
Anton Meier, Luzern: Cuban Posters
Dr. Willy Rotzler, Zurich: Artists’ and Photographers’ Self-Promotion
Roger Silvester, Edmonton: Industrial Devices
Stanley Mason, Zurich: Situla Art

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Graphis 151, 1970/71
Graphis 151, 1970/71. Cover design by Roland Topor
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Kinetic art refers to art the depends on movement for its desired effect and is closely related to op art. Upon scanning a few of the inner inserts from the Kinetics exhibition catalogue from the Hayward Gallery, London, 1970, I came across these five small manifestos on kinetic art.
In minor printed matter we constantly meet the new typography, but it is relatively rare to find posters designed on the new lines. And yet poster-designing is a field where new typographical methods might be employed with great effect.

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Giovanni began his work with Olivetti in March 1938, and his work was showcased in various exhibitions and had a clear distinctive style that amplified the Olivetti brand image. His design defined the company’s visual image, and the iconic geometric designs are still as powerful and engaging today as they were in the 1950s.

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A total of 24 posters were created for the campaign during 1964, using the arrow symbol as a key features, representing power, motion and speed. The handmade lithographs use up to 19 colours, which were individually printed at large scale. The posters also utilise the brand colours red and yellow from Shells corporate identity.