‘This volume traces the trajectory of Kalman’s design “anti-career” from his beginnings with M&Co in the early 1980s to the creative directorship of “Artforum” and “Interview” and the editorship of “Colors” magazine, in which Kalman tackled issues such as AIDS, poverty and racism.’
From the graphic design archive:
Advertising Design, Design Archive Feature, Ephemera, Members Only Content
A collection of matchbox labels from around the world. Graphic design history of one of advertising's smallest and most overlooked formats.
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Design Archive Feature, Illustration, Members Only Content, Regional Histories
A while back, I bought a set of around 14 French travel guides produced by Shell that came in a leather pouch, each bearing the signature ‘D. Hamot.’ Determining the designer's full name proved to be a challenge. Their aesthetic could reflect the shifting design trends of the late 1960s.
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Ephemera, Illustration, Members Only Content, Regional Histories
50 tickets from Japan spanning nearly 50 years (1956–2004).
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