For the last half-century, artists and designers all over the world over have sought to express the urgency of environmental issues in graphic terms—and to spark action. Their efforts have met with tragically little success, but the variety and ingenuity of their appeals is astounding. Tim Medland, curator of the current exhibition at Poster House […]
The great Art Deco skyscrapers—the Chrysler Building and the Empire State Building—were designed by socially prominent architects, often of old New York stock. But a generation of lesser-known architects and builders—new to the profession and often new to the country—helped spread the Deco style across the more modest, but also more numerous, middle-class landscapes of […]
Welcome spring early this year by getting a start on your own mini-garden. Participants will choose from a variety of seeds and design their own flower pots. Inspired by the […]
From 1967 to 1980, Emory Douglas served as the official Revolutionary Artist and then Minister of Culture for the Black Panther Party (BPP). In these positions, he art directed, designed, […]
An “It Girl” is a woman who defines the fashion, culture, and beauty of an era. During the early twentieth century, popular Black stage and screen performers defined Black women […]
Poster House welcomes pre-K–University educators to view the museum’s new exhibitions and learn more about upcoming educational programming! Join us for a complimentary happy hour at the museum, complete with drop-in exhibitions tours and a behind-the-scenes view of the Poster House archive. Chat with the Education team about field trips, in-school residencies, teen programs, and […]
Poster House Members are invited to a private tour of the Transit Museum in Brooklyn. Join Museum Curator Jodi Shapiro for an immersive, guided exploration of the museum’s platform level and vintage subway cars followed by a look at its exhibition, Streetscapes & Subways: Photographs by Pierre P. and Granville W. Pullis that provides a […]
The Anatomy of a Movie Poster: The Work of Dawn Baillie includes some of the most iconic and beloved posters in modern cinematic history. Throughout the exhibition, Poster House will screen a selection of films highlighted in the show. This First Friday, guests will enjoy a free screening of the classic film Dirty Dancing, one […]
Join artist Acacia Rodriguez to make a personalized collage poster inspired by the new exhibition Wonder City of the World: New York City Travel Posters. Attendees will be encouraged to choose a location in NYC as the subject for their mixed-media artwork. While all materials will be provided, participants are welcome to bring their own […]
Poster House is pleased to welcome back Ajna Dance Company for a special performance. Don’t miss their captivating medley of Bollywood and Bhangra dances inspired by the exhibition Advertising India’s Sandalwood Film Industry, on view at Poster House through April 14. Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. […]