Poster House is thrilled to partner once again with Letterform Archive for an exploration of the letterforms of the Viennese Secession. At the turn of the 19th to 20th centuries, Western design underwent a clash of ideas: those who sought a return to the handcrafts of the past, and those who wanted to create entirely […]
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. Protests, marches, picketing, parades, and demonstrations - […]
Join everyone’s favorite blazer-loving poster duo for a Fireside Chat on Instagram Live! Angelina Lippert, Chief Curator at Poster House, 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? […]
In honor of Pride month, Poster House is thrilled to partner with Alibi Lounge in Harlem, one of the last Black-owned gay bars in NYC, for an evening of cocktails & design activities that are sure to delight! First, Alexi Minko of Alibi Lounge will walk you through some delicious cocktail creations, and share the […]
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 Live Studio Tours—hour-long sessions on our Instagram account in which up and coming graphic artists give us a […]
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. In order to reach a wide, art-loving audience around the world, we […]
Forget about boring museum tours! Our Chief Curator Angelina Lippert is known for her relatable, funny anecdotes and casual style. This in-person presentation will explore the relationship between Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and Vera List, and the early advertising posters she helped commission for the famed institution. Questions and fabulous attire are encouraged! […]
Poster House is thrilled to partner once again with its favorite type historian, Paul Shaw, for an afternoon exploring the lettering and type design of renowned poster designer Julius Klinger. This event is co-presented by Typographics. Spanning nearly four decades, Klinger’s posters and other designs showcase a wide range of lettering styles. Some of them […]
In celebration of Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States on June 19, 1865, Poster House is pleased to offer free admission to the museum on Saturday, June 19 (discount applied at check-out). This program is organized by CMYK Council, Poster House’s working advisory board of BIPOC creatives, designers, educators, and […]
The political posters of the 1960s and ‘70s defined a generation, helping shape contemporary politics. Join Poster House Collections Manager Melissa Walker as she examines mid-century presidential election posters, including the Nixon, JFK, and Reagan campaigns. Explore how both mainstream and counterculture political posters have spurred civic engagement throughout history! This program is intended for […]