The second of a two-part student series about the history of design as it relates to community organizing, this event brings the theories of Part 1 into practice. Through our hands-on workshop led by Isometric Studio, students will gain the knowledge and resources to begin designing their own informational graphics on voting to disseminate among […]
For the past ten years, museum curators around the world have come together for this annual one-day event where members of the public can take to social media and ask a curator everything and anything. Poster House's Chief Curator, Angelina Lippert, will be joining in the fun this year, providing content on our Instagram Stories […]
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 […]
Join fashion historian Dr. Kyunghee Pyun as she virtually guides guests through the fashions on display in The Sleeping Giant. Using the posters for reference, she will talk about the history of Chinese fashion, the modernization of traditional clothing, and the development of Mao Suits. An excellent introduction to Chinese fashion history! Tickets: Early Bird […]
Starting on Monday, September 21, Poster House will be virtually taking part in Climate Week, a summit dedicated to education about climate action and building a better future. Tune in to our Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter accounts between September 21 and 27 to see one incredible poster per day that focuses on the history of mankind's relationship with […]
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 […]