Democracy on Paper: Political Posters of the 1960s & ’70s

While TV and radio marketing campaigns surrounding American presidential election campaigns have been the subject of countless studies and critiques, the medium of posters — though just as impactful — has been largely overlooked. This is the story of the election, protest, get-out-the-vote, and satirical posters of the 1960s and '70s that defined their generation — and shaped […]

Modernism is Not a Style: Vignelli, The Grid, & Beyond

Poster House is delighted to partner with Waterhouse Cifuentes Design on this virtual lecture on their use of grid systems to organize information, and the partners’ experience as former associates of Massimo Vignelli for over fifteen years. The talk will seek to dispel notions of the Swiss grid as a stylistic trend locked in place and […]

Internship Q&A with Yeji Kim

Poster House is thrilled to continue to host remote internships into 2021! This winter, Yeji Kim was selected to be our Student Outreach Intern. Over the course of 27 weeks, she is working closely with our Communications and Education Departments to develop and support the Spring 2021 College Night series. Starting at noon this Monday, she'll be going live on our Instagram stories, […]

Representations of Blackness in Chinese Popular Culture

In this intimate conversation, scholars on contemporary Chinese culture will share a series of case studies to illuminate how depictions of Black identity in Chinese popular culture have evolved throughout the last century. Spanning depictions of the American Civil Rights movement in posters from the 1960s to more recent Chinese popular culture, panelists will explore how […]

Poster Kids: Grids and Grins

Join Poster House on the last Sunday morning of every month, from 10–11am for a family-friendly, interactive, virtual poster tour and a related art-making experience. Admission is free; advanced registration is required in order to receive link access and a list of suggested materials. See below for details. Shapes, colors, and grids, oh my! During […]

Breaking the Swiss Grid with Letterform Archive

Poster House is excited to partner with Stephen Coles of Letterform Archive for an afternoon deconstructing the Swiss grid. What happens when designers break the rules of what typically constitutes good design? This wide-ranging talk will explore grid-breaking examples from Letterform Archive’s impressive collection, including Emigre magazine, the letter- and mind-bending posters of psychedelia, and […]

Lippert & Lowry: Fireside Chats

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’ll even be […]

Free Healing Event for the Black Community: Afrofuturistic Visualization

As part of our Black History Month programming, Poster House is proud to partner with Ethel's Club for this public program centering Black wellness and healing. Lead by Iman Diarra, a creative technologist building at the intersection of neuropsychology and BIPOC healing, This hands-on workshop will tap into your power of self-creation. Leveraging guided visualization, […]

Letterpress Studio Tour with Dafi Kühne

Join Swiss poster designer Dafi Kühne on a tour through his vast letterpress studio, where he designs and produces hand-printed cultural posters. Dafi will open his studio doors, show us around, and talk about his process and his approach to making letterpress printed posters in the 21st century! This is an incredible opportunity to see […]

Behind the Scenes with Melissa Walker

Did you know that Poster House has over 10,000 posters in its permanent collection? Join Collections Manager Melissa Walker as she takes us on a behind-the-scenes look at posters from around the world! Take a glimpse of our Living Archive, see live unboxings of recent acquisitions, and get a sneak peek of posters for upcoming […]