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André François

Society of Industrial Artists, 53, October/December 1956

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André François
André François was born on November 9, 1915, and attended the Académie des Beaux-Arts in 1933 and the Ecole de Cassandre in Paris in 1934-35. His work includes posters, illustrations, stage design, and sculpture. Explore related designers including Jean Colin and Raymond Savignac. See also French graphic design history and 1950s graphic design history.
Society of Industrial Artists
The Society of Industrial Artists journal documented the work and professional concerns of Britain's leading industrial and graphic designers from the mid-twentieth century.

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Society of Industrial Artists, 53, October/December 1956
Society of Industrial Artists, 53, October/December 1956. Cover design by André François,
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