History: Jules Cheret born in 1836 On this day in 1836, French painter and lithographer, Jules Cheret, was born in Paris. Cheret became a master of Belle Epoque poster art and is often called the father of the modern poster.…
David Lance Goines born in 1945 David Lance Goines was an American artist and graphic designer known for his distinctive style and contributions to the world of printmaking. Born in 1945 in Grants Pass, Oregon, grew up in California and…
First Indoor Swimming Pool opens in London in 1742 On this day in 1742, the world's first indoor pool - the Bagnio - opened its doors in London. London in the 18th century had a stench all its own, the…
History: Golden Gate Bridge opens in 1937 On this day in 1937 on the opening day of the Golden Gate Bridge, some 200,000 pedestrians appeared to cross the bay between San Francisco and Marin County. A day later, the bridge…
History: Miles Davis born in 1926 On this day in 1926, American jazz legend, Miles Dewey Davis III, was born in Alton, Illinois. Davis was among the most influential figures in the history of jazz music and 20th-century music. His…
Today is National Wine Day Pour a glass of your favorite wine on May 25 to participate in National Wine Day. Celebrated each year, it has a sister holiday in February, National Drink Wine Day View at https://rb.gy/fr5vi #Wine #NationalWineDay…
History: Bob Dylan born in 1941 Happy Birthday! The American music icon is celebrating his 83rd birthday today. Inquiries via posterconnection.com #Dylan #MiltonGlaser #VintagePoster #VintagePosters #vintage #originalposter #poster #posters #design #graphicdesign #art #paper #graphic #graphics #artoftheday #picofhteday #fun #cool #posterconnection…
Today is World Turtle Day! Did you know that turtles have been around for more than 200 million years? These ancient creatures evolved before mammals, birds, snakes, or lizards! Biologists believe that turtles have managed to outlive many other species…
History: Julius Klinger born in 1876 On this day in 1876, the Austrian poster artist, painter and type designer was born near Vienna. Klinger initially worked as a magazine illustrator in Vienna, Munich, and Berlin. He produced numerous posters through…
History: Birth of the Blue Jeans in 1873 On this day in 1873, Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis received a patent for work pants reinforced with metal rivets, giving birth to the iconic blue jeans. Levi Strauss, originally named Loeb…