So many Communist propaganda posters feature men holding hands, kissing, or clutching each other in a passionate embrace—all to symbolize the great bond between men of different cultural backgrounds unified under Communism. But what if the artists behind these posters were just creating the least-subtle depictions of a gay utopia? Scholars have long pointed out […]
Whether you're a stage door floozy or a demanding diva, everyone loves a good cocktail. Tonight, join our three favorite poster-loving imbibers as they bring you another night of great design and tasty beverages. Our Chief Curator will once again be hosting Nicholas Lowry of Swann Auction Galleries and Don Spiro of The Green Fairy Society over Zoom as they take us […]
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. These virtual tours are led by our Chief Curator, allowing you intimate […]
Join Poster House’s Collections Manager, Melissa Walker, for a look behind the scenes at the museum’s archives! This freewheeling glimpse into the museum’s permanent collection will cover everything from our Living Archive project to vintage posters; contemporary advertising campaigns to recent acquisitions. Come learn about the museum’s collecting mission and ask Melissa about all things collections-related! […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]