‘The Shochikuza Theatre opened in Osaka in 1923 and was the first dedicated to screening foreign films. During the inter-war period, the theatre became a symbol of modernism and hope, and the Shochikuza News – the theatres pamphlet which highlighted upcoming films – evidences the modern graphic design of the young, now unknown, artists.’
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Advertising Design, Design Archive Feature, Magazines & Publishing, Members Only Content
Before ascending to fame within the contemporary art scene, Warhol enjoyed a thriving career as a commercial artist. His illustration work was commissioned by various magazines, including The New Yorker, Vogue, and Harper's Bazaar.
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Advertising Design, Design Archive Feature, Members Only Content
When perusing vintage publications, I often stumble upon forgotten or undocumented gems. In this article, I compare two remarkable advertisements designed for Sprengel Ltd byHerbert Zumpe and Karl Otto Goetz
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Design Archive Feature, Designer Profiles, Members Only Content, Regional Histories
Kazumasa Nagai (永井 一正) was born in 1929 in Osaka and is one of Japan's most acclaimed graphic designers. He designed iconic corporate logos for major companies such as Mitsubishi UFJ, Japan Railways, Nissin, and TEPCO and designed 100s of posters.
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