historia 1900–2000* (Swedish Illustration: A Visual History 1900–2000) is the first comprehensive overview of the evolution of illustration in Sweden. Through a wealth of examples, seventeen chapters describe the illustration profession from the late 19th century to the present day. Read, among other things, about Jenny Nyström as a social reporter, a comparison between contemporaries Stig Claesson and Kerstin Thorvall, Swedish illustrators in 1920s London and 1980s New York, how influences from Denmark revolutionized the Swedish picture book, and how graffiti impacts illustration today.’
From the graphic design archive:
From the graphic design archive:
From the graphic design archive:
From the graphic design archive:
Projekt 26 is a fantastic online store dedicated to vintage Polish posters, as well as operating online, both Harriet and Sylwia also run poster markets, social accounts full of the vibrant works and have a radiating passion and knowledge of the subject.
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Design Archive Feature, Magazines & Publishing, Members Only Content, Movements
Victorian Graphic Design left a mark on both British and American design history. In Britain, the ornate embellishments served as a symbol of prosperity and cultural values. Meanwhile, America embraced the combination of various design elements to navigate the complexities of a rapidly changing society driven by industrialisation and consumerism.
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Advertising Design, Artefact Spotlight, Design Archive Feature, Typography & Type Design
An article by Jan Tschichold illustrated with examples of publicity produced by Brann of Zürich.
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