IBM magazine advertisements designed by Matthew Leibowitz. Scanned from Graphic Design 07, 1962
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Matthew Leibowitz. American Graphic Designer | 1918 – 1974

Matthew Leibowitz was born in Philadelphia in 1918 and was a pioneering American graphic designer known for his innovative use of typography, illustrations, and photography. Over his career, he worked with clients like IBM, AT&T, and Paramount Pictures, received over 150 international awards, and his designs are featured in the collections of major museums, including MoMA in New York and Paris.

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