West Side Fest: From Monarchy to Modernity Curatorial Tour

After declaring independence in 1918, the Czechoslovak First Republic produced travel posters that promoted the newly formed nation not only as an idyllic destination, but also as a land of opportunity and progress. Join curator Nicholas Lowry for a tour of From Monarchy to Modernity: Travel, Identity, & the Czechoslovak First Republic (1918–1938). Enjoy posters from a golden age of Czechoslovakian history and learn special bonus information about these rare design gems!

This program is part of West Side Fest, a three-day celebration of arts and culture across Manhattan’s historic West Side, organized by the West Side Cultural Network.

Nicholas D. Lowry is a New York City-born, internationally recognized authority on vintage posters. He is President of Swann Auction Galleries, where he oversees the vintage poster department, and is also known for his appearances on the PBS television series Antiques Roadshow, where he has been appraising vintage posters for almost 30 years. He recently starred in Bohemian Identity, a documentary on the history of Czech graphic design.

Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is also available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact events@posterhouse.org.