Jean Michel Folon

Graphis 130, 1967

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Robert C. Reed, New York: Art Directors Club of New York. 46th Exhibition of Advertising and Editorial Art
Erika Billeter, Zürich: Teresa Byszewska
Leo Lionni, Genua: Jean Michel Folon
François Stahly, Paris: Erik Martin
Erika Billeter, Zürich: On the Iconography of Prehistoric Cave Paintings
Michel Ragon, Paris: François Stahly. His Contribution to the Integration of the Arts
G.K. Howard, London: Artists’ Christmas and New Year’s Cards
Hans Finsler, Zürich: Samuel Haskins, Johannesburg: African Image

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Graphis 130, 1967. Cover design by Jean Michel Folon.
Graphis 130, 1967. Cover design by Jean Michel Folon.
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