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Hidden treasures – The Film Museum in Amsterdam has been changed from a near non-existent institution to a lively museum. Part of the museum archives is an exquisite collection of posters.
Jan Bons and his posters – This very important designer made wall-paintings, designed exhibitions, made sculptures, illustrated books, but is probably best known for his posters.
The choice of… – A very important American collector and a Russian design-critic choose their favourite poster.
The art of cut and paste – Max Bruinsma is amazed by the manner in which some designers use their scissors on excisting mediums.
Adverts or eyesores – Due to uncontrolled outdoor advertising it seems essential that well-considered rules and regulations should be enforced.
House numbers
K. Schippers: ‘The city pulses under a crust of images and annoucements.’