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Jean Colin

Helanca & Laine, Advertisement, 1957

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  • Format Printed advertisement
  • Designer/s Jean Colin
  • Year 1957
  • Client/Publisher Helanca & Laine
  • Size 260mm x 350mm
Jean Colin
Jean Colin was a French graphic designer. Born in Paris, he created numerous posters for French and foreign clients and received the Prix de l'Académie de l'affiche, the gold medal of honour of the S.E.A.L., the medal for the most beautiful French poster in 1959, the Grand Prix de l 'emballage in 1965, the Prix National de l'affiche de la Galerie des Arts in 1970. He was a founding member and was general secretary and vice-president of the AGI. Explore related designers including A.M. Cassandre and Jacques Nathan-Garamond. See also French graphic design history, Posters, 1950s graphic design history.

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Helanca & Laine, Advertisement, 1957. Designed by Jean Colin.
Helanca & Laine, Advertisement, 1957. Designed by Jean Colin.
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