Join type historian and educator Paul Shaw for a virtual guided tour of The Swiss Grid . He will look at mid-20th century Swiss posters and ephemera with an eye on type, lettering, and reproduction techniques. Get a new perspective on iconic designs by Josef Müller-Brockmann, Armin Hofmann, Emil Ruder, and others. Tickets: Early Bird […]
This lecture will explore the lifespan of an exhibition at a museum, from inception and design, to installation and documentation. Hear from Ola Baldych, Poster House’s Design Director, and John Lynch, Poster House’s Exhibition Manager, about how they work together to build something that supports the museum’s vision within the museum’s physical capabilities. Then, hear […]
Poster House is dedicated to celebrating all voices within the poster community. In an effort to share with our audience the widest array of poster talent, we are partnering with numerous young designers around the world to create Instagram Takeovers—full days on our Instagram account in which up and coming graphic artists give us a personalized […]
Join scholar Chris Wu as he virtually guides guests through the posters in The Sleeping Giant, talking about the evolution of printed Chinese typography. Tickets: Early Bird (purchased before Sept 15): Free! General Registration: $3 Chris Wu is a designer and creative director based in New York. He is a partner of the multidisciplinary design […]
Join design historian Thomas Rinaldi as he guides you on this 90-minute walking tour of Chinatown. Focusing on the history of signage in the area, we will make stops to admire Chinatown's surviving historic signs and discuss how they fit into the evolutionary history of commercial signage more broadly, exploring threads of graphic design and […]
This lecture will highlight the career paths of three accomplished women in design, all hailing from different backgrounds and current positions in the design world. Participants will learn about each of these designer’s career trajectories, from college to where they find themselves now, and have the opportunity to ask questions so as to feel better […]
Join everyone’s favorite blazer-loving poster duo for a Fireside Chat on Instagram Live! Angelina Lippert, our Chief Curator, and Nicholas Lowry, Director of Swann Auction Galleries, are two of the biggest personalities in the poster world. And they also happen to be best buddies! So why not spend your evening hanging out with them? There might even […]
Our Posters & Cocktails parties keep getting rave reviews, so we've added two more to our 2020 calendar! As the air turns a bit brisk, why not snuggle up with us for an evening of books and booze? Our Chief Curator will once again be hosting Nicholas Lowry of Swann Auction Galleries and Don Spiro […]
Every month, Poster House offers Vibrant Verbal Description Tours specifically for the low vision and blind community. Explore one of the museum’s shows with an experienced educator trained in the art of verbal description and learn more about the history of printed posters. Due to the current public health crisis surrounding COVID-19, we’re bringing our […]
The Poster House Book Club meets a few times an exhibition cycle to discuss vibrant, interesting, and dynamic works which relate to the posters on view. Because we want to encourage community during this time of social distancing, this edition of book club will remain online! In honor of The Sleeping Giant: Posters & The […]