History: October Revolution in Russia in 1917 On this day in 1917, Vladimir Lenin and the Bolsheviks took over the winter palace and ended the rule of the post-Tsarist provisional government and transferred all powers to the communists in Russia…
History: Raymond Savignac born in 1907 After training under the legendary Cassandre, Savignac found his true calling in 1949 with his first major success, the famous Monsavon poster. He once famously quipped, "I was born at the age of 41,…
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History: Jupp Wiertz born in 1888 Happy Birthday to the German poster artist Jupp Wiertz, born on this day in 1888! Known for his soft, mannerist style that captured the elegance of the 1920s and '30s, Wiertz worked for major…
Celebrating a groundbreaking discovery on November 4, 1960 On this day, primatologist Jane Goodall made a revolutionary observation that changed our understanding of the animal kingdom forever. She documented a chimpanzee using a stick as a tool to "fish" for…
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…