Plakatkunst

X/100 - Expect Nothing - Appreciate EverythingThe motto of this year's 100 Best Posters is enticing and keeps its promise: Every year, the association 100 Beste Plakate e. V. honors the most outstanding and creative poster designs from Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The accompanying yearbook has long since established itself as the standard reference for creators in the graphic and design scene. The 2023 yearbook presents the winning posters from the "100 Best Posters 23" competition in large-format illustrations, with information on the content aspects and the context in which they were created. It discusses current poster design and highlights trends.In addition, there is a contact register of all designers as well as directories of clients and printers.

Fan-favourite art from the iconic series of Arkham Horror tabletop games, presented in all full glory as pin-up posters

Letterpress, a Chinese invention from the 10th century consisting in the use of movable types and adopted in the Western Hemisphere about 1440, forever transformed communication and the way and speed at which information is spread, paving the way for the modern press. This book explores the rich history and intricate process of letterpress printing with a curated list of classic movable types arranged in style order, highlighting the beauty and craftsmanship of contemporary typography. A handbook and source of inspiration for type designers, letterpress enthusiasts, design students, and craft lovers alike, it explains the revival of classical letterpress and its widespread use with a modern aesthetics in different forms of art and design such as books, posters, customised stationary, name cards and letterheads, to name a few. Including biographies and exclusive interviews, it also introduces prominent letterpress designers, artists, type foundries, and institutions from around the world, making it a treasure trove for graphic designers, typographers, self-publishing authors, and small presses as well. The future of letterpress promises to be a long and colourful one. Readers are invited to join this fascinating revival and be inspired by the enduring charm of letterpress and handmade type.

Rau, ungeschönt, in konservativen Kreisen als »Rinnsteinkunst« verschrien: Kompromisslos setzt Käthe Kollwitz ihre Kunst als politisches Sprachmittel für das soziale und humane Elend ihrer Zeit ein. Stets steht dabei die Würde des Menschen im Fokus. Der Band gibt einen umfassenden Einblick in Engagement und Schaffen der Künstlerin, deren Werk aktueller denn je ist.Mit den weltberühmten Grafikzyklen Ein Weberaufstand und Bauernkrieg, seltenen Probedrucken sowie berührenden Zeichnungen und Skulpturen deckt das Buch das gesamte Spektrum von Kollwitz' Wirken ab und zeigt alle Facetten ihres virtuosen Könnens. Besonders eindrucksvoll wird die politische Dimension ihrer Kunst anhand ihrer Plakate greifbar. Die ungebrochene Gültigkeit ihres Werks führt die Gegenüberstellung mit den Interventionen der Künstlerin Mona Hatoum (* 1952) vor Augen, die um Themen wie Verletzlichkeit, Vertreibung und Konflikterfahrung kreisen.

In the Swiss province, at the foot of picturesque mountains, on a quiet lake, a biotope of avant-garde design has formed. The self-proclaimed "Poster Town" Lucerne has managed to merge the boundaries between art and design, creating a contemporary design phenomenon in the process. We are talking about the posters for the Neubad Cultural Center, which have long since found their way out of the valley and all over the world. The posters, in minimalist black and white, not only set contemporary design trends, but playfully transcend the boundaries of our perceptual habits. Progressive illustration and experimental typography create subcultural codes on a highly cultural level that remain unpretentious despite their artistic daring. The Neubad Poster is an aesthetic phenomenon and an expression of a social change that has always been expressed in fashion, music, design-in other words, in the zeitgeist. The book as a collection of curated pieces that in itself formulated a new expression of this emerged aesthetic.

Annual celebration of award-winning global talents from the Graphis Poster Awards. The power of a poster lies in its profound influence on our culture, encapsulating themes, ideas, and movements within a single frame. Graphis Poster 2024 offers a stunning homage to the most talented international poster designers, showcasing a spectacular array of works that blend artistic prowess and impactful messaging. Graphis Poster 2024 takes you on an enriching journey through diverse regional influences and examples of creative excellence. It delves into a wide variety of themes, spanning concerts, environmental and social issues, cinema, theater, arts, dance, exhibitions, and much more, all distilled into powerful and captivating poster designs. Whether you're a designer, art director, illustrator, design firm or advertising agency, professor, student, or simply an aficionado of the fine art of poster design, Graphis Poster 2024 is an invaluable addition to any collection.Â

Winners of the annual international Graphis Design AwardsImmerse yourself in the epitome of design excellence with Design 2024, an annual GRAPHIS celebration of award-winning talents and global creativity as juried by acclaimed international designers. Inside offers a panoramic view of contemporary design, from branding and packaging to posters, product innovation, and more. With trademark Graphis quality, the book looks at the inspiration and influence of those shaping design today. It is filled with stunning imagery and insightful commentary and a vibrant tribute reflecting the best design innovation.

"Before the days of social media and the internet, Weeds Tavern s host and bartender Sergio Mayora attracted a loyal, diverse, and eclectic crowd to the bar with his unique and vibrant collage poster art promoting the tavern."--

In the second half of the 20th century, Swiss graphic design succeeded in causing quite a stir beyond national borders. Swiss Design and Swiss Style had become representative for high quality ground breaking graphic design that would shape a whole epoch with its love of precision, objectivity and reduction - and become a popular Swiss export with its innovative works.The Basel education model of the Allgemeine Gewerbeschule, later known as Basel School of Design, was an important pioneer that led to the international breakthrough of new Swiss graphic design. Strict, yet undogmatic views coupled with a pragmatic attitude towards design issues, experimental audacity and a clear commitment to modernism triggered a broad graphic design movement reaching out from Basel to Europe and the USA.Dorothea Hofmann tells the story of Swiss graphic design from a new perspective. Starting with a deliberate focus on Basel, she paints a differentiated picture of this national graphic design movement, which, in its complexity, overcomes the constraints of the Zurich constructive concrete direction with which Swiss Style has generally been associated until today. The author gives a detailed account of the movement's origins, which date back to the 19th century, discussing the development of graphic design education in Switzerland and coherently describing its breakthrough as an international style.Former teachers and students of Basel Allgemeine Gewerbeschule who have contributed decisively to the international reputation of Swiss Design with their works are at the centre of this book: Hermann Eidenbenz, Emil Ruder, Armin Hofmann, Karl Gerstner, Gérard Ifert, Nelly Rudin, Pierre Mendell, Wolfgang Weingart, Kenneth Hiebert, Dan Friedman, April Greiman, and many more.

Give your room a new vibe and throw it back to the 1960s with these 30 mind-bending, trippy designs.

"This autobiographical monograph presents a retrospective of the 40-year innovative graphic design practice of husband-and-wife team, Nancy Skolos and Thomas Wedell. The two have seamlessly merged the boundaries between graphic design, photography and typography, fusing two-and three-dimensional space through overlapping type and image. Long-time influential designers and educators, and 2017 AIGA medalists, Skolos-Wedell's work has been widely exhibited and published in the US and internationally. The book has been written as a series of interviews between Skolos and Wedell, and beautifully designed by the artists themselves. The result is a work of total design that showcases their unique way of thinking and working. Prototypes, iterations, and studio set-ups shed light on the process behind the finished work which unfolds in chronological order, subdivided in decades: 80s, 90s, 00s, 10s, 20s, with each section beginning with a timeline of notable events. While a time-based taxonomy may seem unimaginative, it was critical for presenting the evolving working methods. To provide the most direct view of the studio's collaborative design process, much of the text unfolds as a series of interviews with each other."--

Before the rise of Pop Art proper, Alex Katz developed an iconic style of figurative painting in the early 1960s- influenced by film, television, and billboard advertising. Seemingly detached and incredibly stylish, he created portraits of the New York scene as well as idyllic landscapes. Printmaking plays an equally central role in Katz's work. He uses lithographs, etchings, silkscreens, woodcuts and linocuts to reproduce, reflect and further reduce his bold aesthetic, while retaining the radiant color characteristic for his paintings. Since the first edition in 2011, Katz has almost doubled his output of prints-this timely new edition includes his complete prints, cutout editions, artists' books, and also lists his works of applied art like book illustrations and public art projects. New essays and interviews with the artist give profound insights into the work of one of the foremost American artists of the present.When ALEX KATZ (*1927, New York City) began his artistic career in the 1950s, Abstract Expressionism was the reigning style. Ahead of his time, he created stylized portraits against flat, monochrome backgrounds. From 1965 onwards, he embarked on a prolific career in printmaking, exhausting all its possibilities: from traditional craftsmanship to state-of-the-art reproduction techniques.

"Brian Bolland's iconic art is collected in this brilliant poster portfolio! Collecting some of the most brilliant and memorable art over the span of Brian Bolland's career! You won't want to miss this collection of your favorite characters!"--

Propagandakunst in der DDREine visuelle Reise durch die Geschichte Ostdeutschlands. Vom Ende des Zweiten Weltkriegs bis zum Mauerfall und der Wiedervereinigung 1989. Von den über 10.000 archivierten Postern des Deutschen Historischen Museums wurden 150 herausragende Werke ausgewählt. Sie zeigen eindrucksvoll wie das Regime den Westen und die NATO, aber auch die eigenen kommunistischen Verbündeten sah. Ein einzigartiges Zeitdokument über die künstlerischen Mittel politischer Einflussnahme.