Uncle Sam wants your tax dollars On this day in 1913, the first American citizens received information about the new national income tax. A married man living with his wife, who is in receipt of an income of $5,000 pays…
History: Heinrich Campendonk born in 1889 We're celebrating the German-born painter and graphic designer Heinrich Campendonk, born November 3, 1889, with a look at his rare and important poster, "Die Farbe." Created for a major avant-garde exhibition dedicated to "color,"…
Happy Dia de los Muertos! Today, we celebrate the rich cultural traditions of the Day of the Dead. Vintage posters are a vibrant way to see how artists and cultures express joy, remembrance, and life. This colorful vintage travel poster…
Happy Halloween! Halloween, or All Hallow’s Eve, can be traced back to an ancient Celtic pagan festival called “Samhain,” which was celebrated over 2,000 years ago. The Celtic calendar began on November 1, and the Celts believed that as the…
History: Donald Brun born in 1909 On this day in 1909, graphic designer, Donald Brun, was born in Basel, Switzerland. During his apprenticeship as a graphic illustrator in the late 1920s, Brun celebrated his first successes as a poster artist…
History: Statue of Liberty Opening in 1886 On this day in 1886, U.S. President Stephen Grover Cleveland presided over the dedication ceremony of the "Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World." The monument was a gift of friendship from France…
History: Roy Lichtenstein is born in 1923 On this day in 1923, the American artist, Roy Lichtenstein, was born in New York City. The masterful painter rose to fame in the 1960s when he became one of the leading figures…
History: Picasso born in 1881 On this day in 1881, Pablo Picasso was born in Málaga, Spain. Over his 80-year career, he created more than 50,000 works—paintings, drawings, sculptures, ceramics, and more. Best known for pioneering Cubism with Georges Braque,…
History: United Nations founded in 1945 On this day in 1945, in an effort to promote international peace and security, the United Nations was formed. The founding 51 member countries established the UN following World War II with the idea…
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