Franco Grignani - Italian Graphic Designer

Design aus Italien, 1970

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Designed for the opening of the exhibition in April 1970 in Karlsruhe. The exhibition showcased the work of Tito Agnoli, Sergio Asti, Gae Aulenti, Mario Bellini, Bertone, Luigi Colombini, Angelo Mangiarotti, Enzo Mari, Alio Martinelli, Bruno Munari, Pininfarina, Gio Ponti, Gino Safatti, Tobia Scarpa, Ettore Sottsass, Gino Valle, Marco Zanuso, Zagatto and Pio Manzu. The cover design features one of the many paintings by Italian designer Franco Grignani.

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Franco Grignani (1908-1999) was one of the twentieth century’s most important Italian graphic designers. He based his studio in Milan and collaborated with Studio Boggeri. His clients included Pirelli, Penguin Books, and Alfieri & Lacroix.

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Design aus Italien, 1970 designed by Franco Grignani
Design aus Italien, 1970 designed by Franco Grignani
Design aus Italien, 1970 designed by Franco Grignani
Design aus Italien, 1970 designed by Franco Grignani
Franco Grignani (1908-1999) was one of the twentieth century’s most important Italian graphic designers. He based his studio in Milan and collaborated with Studio Boggeri. His clients included Pirelli, Penguin Books, and Alfieri & Lacroix.
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