Ludwig Hohlwein poster for Pelikan ink pen
Here is a rare 2-sheet poster by Ludwig Hohlwein for a Pelikan ink pen from the 1930s. The poster is part of our September 26 End-of-Summer poster sale. Click here for…
American railroad poster by Joseph Binder
Here is a nice American railroad poster by Joseph Binder from the early 1950s. The poster is part of our September 26 End-of-Summer poster sale For inquiries, email posterconnection@gmail.com. #VintagePoster #VintagePosters #vintage…
Today in History: Herbert Leupin dies in 1999
Today in History: Herbert Leupin dies in 1999 Swiss poster and advertising designer Herbert Leupin was born in Beinwil am See in 1919. Leupin studied in Basel (1932-1935) and Paris (1936-1937) before opening his own graphic design studio in 1939.…
Today in History: Richard Paul Lohse born in 1902
Today in History: Richard Paul Lohse born in 1902 Richard Paul Lohse was born in Zürich in 1902. In 1918, Lohse joined the advertising agency Max Dalang where he trained to be an advertising artist. In the 1930s, his work…
Today in History: Siegfried Odermatt born in 1926
Today in History: Siegfried Odermatt born in 1926 Siegfried Odermatt called himself a self-taught graphic designer. From 1943 to 1946 he was a freelance collaborator with the painter Hans Falk. Since 1968, he ran a design studio with Rosmarie Tissi.…
Today in History: Burkhard Mangold born in 1873
Today in History: Burkhard Mangold born in 1873 The Swiss artist was born 147 years ago today in Basel, Switzerland. Mangold worked as a designer, glass painter, and poster artist. He initially studied and worked as a painter in Basel…
Today is National Teddy Bear Day
Today is National Teddy Bear Day National Teddy Bear Day is observed annually on September 9th. We have all had a special cuddly teddy as a child. Some of us still have our teddy bear from our childhood. Whether or…
Just in: Bruno Monguzzi
Just in: Bruno Monguzzi's modern design poster for a Lyonel Feininger exhibition in 1991. This modern classic. will be offered in our fall 2020 poster auction. Inquiries about this original, vintage poster at posterconnection@gmail.com #BrunoMonguzzi #LyonelFeininger #Travelposters #PosterArt #VintagePoster #VintagePosters…
Today in History: Josef Müller-Brockmann passed away in 1996
Today in History: Josef Müller-Brockmann passed away in 1996 Josef Müller-Brockmann studied architecture, design, and history of art at the Kunstgewerbeschule and the University in Zurich. At the age of 22, he opened his own studio with a focus on…
Today in History: Donald Brun passed away in 1999
Today in History: Donald Brun passed away in 1999 The Swiss designer was born in Basel in 1909. He celebrated his first successes as a poster artist when he won a Basel poster competition for “baths” in 1928. Between the…