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History: Herbert Leupin born in 1919
History: Herbert Leupin born in 1919 On this day in 1919, Swiss poster and advertising designer Herbert Leupin was born in Beinwil am See. Leupin studied in Basel (1932-1935) and Paris (1936-1937) before opening his own graphic design studio in…
Today: Nutcracker premiered in St. Petersburg in 1892
History: Nutcracker premiered in St. Petersburg in 1892 On this day in 1892, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker" premiered at the Mariinsky Theatre in Saint Petersburg. Although the original production was not a success, the 20-minute suite that Tchaikovsky extracted…
History: The Soviet Union imports Vodka from the US in 1968
History: The Soviet Union imports Vodka from the US in 1968 Russia has long been known for its Vodka. However, during this time in history, it had turned to the U.S., requesting for supplies of this alcohol to cover its…
History: Emil Cardinaux born in 1877
History: Emil Cardinaux born in 1877 On this day in 1877, Swiss poster designer and landscape artist, Emil Cardinaux, was born in Bern. Besides Burkhard Mangold, Cardinaux was probably the first Swiss artist who dedicated himself whole-heartedly to the medium…
History: Adolph Sax, father of the saxophone was born in 1814
History Today: Adolph Sax, father of the saxophone was born in 1814 Adolph Sax was the son of Charles Joseph Sax (1791–1865), a maker of wind and brass instruments, as well as of pianos, harps, and guitars. Adolphe studied the…
History: Donald Brun born in 1909
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: Roy Lichtenstein is born in 1923
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…
Poster Auction in 14 Days
Poster Auction in 2 DaysOur 2023 Fall Poster Auction is just two days away and it has many beautiful and rare vintage posters. Bid live or via absentee ballot on the platform of your choice. Here is a link to…
Poster Auction in 14 Days
Poster Auction in 2 WeeksOur last sale in 2024 is coming up fast and it promises to be a good one. The October 28 sale features many rare gems in the categories of travel, advertising, automobiles, design, and propaganda. Here…