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Olle Eksell, Reklam & Designhistoriska Föreningen, 1999

Illustrated exhibition catalogue in color and black and white. The catalog was produced by Jerry Bengtsson. Reklam & Designhistoriska Föreningen’s catalog no. 5. This catalog Is produced for the exhibition Olle Eksell. Shown at The Form / Design Center In Malmo April 30 – June 6, 1999

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  • Format Exhibition Catalogue
  • Designer/s Design Center, Malmo / Olle Eksell
  • Year 1999
  • Size 240mm x 340mm
Design Center, Malmo / Olle Eksell
Olle Eksell is well known for his advertising illustration, book jackets and playful packaging design. He first studied engineering and later decided to become a graphic artist. He began his career as a window decorator in 1935, and studied under Hugo Steiner between 1939 and 1941. Explore related designers including Stig Lindberg and Anders Beckman. See also Mid Century Modernism, Scandinavian graphic design, and 1950s graphic design history.

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Olle Eksell, Reklam & Designhistoriska Föreningen, 1999
Olle Eksell, Reklam & Designhistoriska Föreningen, 1999

 

Olle Eksell, Reklam & Designhistoriska Föreningen, 1999
Olle Eksell, Reklam & Designhistoriska Föreningen, 1999
Iillustrated exhibition catalogue for the Olle Eksell exhibition shown at the Form/Design Center in Malmö, April 30 – June 6, 1999.
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