Welcome to the museum’s newest exhibition Puerto Rico in Print: The Posters of Lorenzo Homar. Learn about the multifaceted work of artist Lorenzo Homar against the backdrop of Puerto Rico’s rich history and culture. Our exploration of the exhibition will be followed by a vibrant art workshop focused on mixed media. Join Poster House on […]
Poster House Members are invited to a private “Last Look” tour of the exhibition Leaving the Smoke Behind: Enjoying an Awayday. Join curator Tim Medland as he discusses works from the golden age of London Passenger Transport Board posters and the effort to encourage off-peak travel across the wider network (and thus drive up revenues […]
Since it was founded in 1934, La Linterna, an old-school typography print shop, has been illuminating the city of Cali, Colombia with its colorful publications. Join us for a special artists’ talk led by current members of this poster factory and learn about their use of hand-cut vinyl templates in century-old printing presses to create […]
This special two-day, hands-on printmaking workshop is led by members of La Linterna, the internationally recognized poster shop in Cali, Colombia. Learn traditional printmaking techniques, including linocut and the use of hand tools. La Linterna represents a tangible connection to Colombia’s cultural heritage and remains committed to sharing these techniques with new generations to ensure […]
Every month, Poster House offers virtual Vibrant Verbal Description Tours specifically for community members who are blind or have low vision. In order to reach a wide, art-loving audience around the world, we offer our description tours online through Zoom. These tours are led by our Educators, allowing you intimate access to the items in […]
Timeless Mucha: The Magic of Line celebrates the groundbreaking poster designs of Czech artist Alphonse Mucha (1860–1939) and their influence on both Art Nouveau and subsequent graphic-design movements. Produced by Mucha Foundation and D.A.P., Timeless Mucha explores not only the extraordinary breadth of Mucha’s impact on contemporary visual culture—from the psychedelic rock posters and album […]
Join Poster House on the First Friday of every month for free admission and extended hours! Museum Members can check in at the Info Desk to receive one free drink ticket to use at the bar from 6 - 9 PM. Explore the museum’s latest exhibitions and get in on the fun by attending a tour, workshop, performance, or activity throughout […]
Poster House is pleased to present a screening of Oppenheimer (2023) in conjunction with the new exhibition Fallout: Atoms for War & Peace. The film, which won seven Academy Awards, dramatizes the work of American physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer on the Manhattan Project during World War II, a scheme to develop the first nuclear weapons. […]
Stop by the Poster History Timeline on First Friday for a printmaking demonstration led by Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop! This month, try your hand at linoleum block printing inspired by the new exhibition Puerto Rico in Print: The Posters of Lorenzo Homar. Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. […]
Have you ever wondered what you can create with discarded plastics? Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Fallout: Atoms for War & Peace, this hands-on workshop will introduce participants to the technique of fusing or layering plastics using an iron. Participants will explore the material affordances of various types of biodegradable, recyclable, and single-use plastics […]