Designer: Jan Bons

Jan Bons - Dutch Designer and Illustrator

Jan Bons studied painting and advertising art at the Academie voor Beeldende Kunsten in The Hague from 1936 to 1937, and then continued his studies for a year at the Nieuwe Kunstschool in Amsterdam.

Throughout his profession, Bons stood out as a versatile designer, he illustrated books and designed posters and exhibitions. As well as working on large-scale murals and sculptures. Bons loved the profession and his work, it’s no surprise that his extensive portfolio boasts hundreds of posters and brochures, for many clients, in particular, the cultural sector. Amongst Bons’s long-term clients include theatre groups De Appel in The Hague and Studio in Amsterdam.

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Articles Featuring the Work of Jan Bons

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This 1,500 word essay focused on the work of Jan Bons. One of the most prominent figures in Dutch design history. For over three-quarters of a century, he crafted a mass of work with many long-time collaborators.

Artefacts Featuring the Work of Jan Bons

De appels van Jan Bons, Affichemuseum Hoorn, 2004

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De appels van Jan Bons, Affichemuseum Hoorn, 2004

  • Format: Book
  • Designer/s: Jan Bons
Drukkersweekblad en Autolijn Kerstnummer 1965, 1965

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Drukkersweekblad en Autolijn Kerstnummer 1965, 1965

  • Format: Book
  • Designer/s: Jan Bons
  • Year: 1965
Drukkersweekblad en Autolijn Kerstnummer 1956, No 52, 1956

From the graphic design archive:

Drukkersweekblad en Autolijn Kerstnummer 1956, No 52, 1956

  • Format: Book
  • Designer/s: Jan Bons
  • Year: 1956
Nieuw Ensemble, Nieuw Ensemble, Brochure, 2003

From the graphic design archive:

Nieuw Ensemble, Nieuw Ensemble, Brochure, 2003

  • Format: Brochure
  • Designer/s: Jan Bons
  • Year: 2003
Nieuw Ensemble, Nieuw Ensemble, Postcard, 2003

From the graphic design archive:

Nieuw Ensemble, Nieuw Ensemble, Postcard, 2003

  • Format: Postcard
  • Designer/s: Jan Bons
  • Year: 2003
Nieuw muziek uit China, Nieuw Ensemble, Brochure, 1991

From the graphic design archive:

Nieuw muziek uit China, Nieuw Ensemble, Brochure, 1991

  • Format: Brochure
  • Designer/s: Jan Bons
  • Year: 1991
Nieuw Ensemble 20 Jaar, Nieuw Ensemble, Brochure, 2000

From the graphic design archive:

Nieuw Ensemble 20 Jaar, Nieuw Ensemble, Brochure, 2000

  • Format: Brochure
  • Designer/s: Jan Bons
  • Year: 2000
Nieuw Ensemble 20 Jaar, Nieuw Ensemble, Postcard, 2000

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Nieuw Ensemble 20 Jaar, Nieuw Ensemble, Postcard, 2000

  • Format: Postcard
  • Designer/s: Jan Bons
  • Year: 2000
Nieuw Ensemble 25 Jaar, Nieuw Ensemble, Brochure, 2005

From the graphic design archive:

Nieuw Ensemble 25 Jaar, Nieuw Ensemble, Brochure, 2005

  • Format: Brochure
  • Designer/s: Jan Bons
  • Year: 2005
Nieuw Ensemble 25 Jaar, Nieuw Ensemble, Postcard, 2005

From the graphic design archive:

Nieuw Ensemble 25 Jaar, Nieuw Ensemble, Postcard, 2005

  • Format: Postcard
  • Designer/s: Jan Bons
  • Year: 2005
Toen gij naakt en bloot wart, Brochure, De Appel, 1998-99

From the graphic design archive:

Toen gij naakt en bloot wart, Brochure, De Appel, 1998-99

  • Format: Brochure
  • Designer/s: Jan Bons
  • Year: 1998
La Musica II, Brochure, De Appel, 1996-97

From the graphic design archive:

La Musica II, Brochure, De Appel, 1996-97

  • Format: Brochure
  • Designer/s: Jan Bons
  • Year: 1996

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