Today is National Zoo Lovers Day
Today is National Zoo Lovers Day Each year on April 8, National Zoo Lovers Day is observed. This would be a perfect day to visit a zoo and be one of the millions of people who visit them each year.…
Automobile La Buire
Poster Auction on April 20: Here is a wonderful and very rare automobile poster from the early 1920s. La Buire originated in Lyon in 1904, emerging from the ambitions of Chantiers de la Buire, a company previously crafting cars for…
Poster Auction on April 22, 2023
Auction on April 20 Our 2024 Spring Poster Auction is only 2 1/2 weeks away. We have a large selection of rare and beautiful vintage posters. Enjoy this tiny sampling. Here is a link to the catalog: https://auctions.posterconnection.com/Catalog.aspx #PosterArt #VintagePoster…
Today is Monkey Day!
Today is Monkey Day! Quit monkeying around and take a moment to participate in this celebration of all things simian. Did you know that there are three distinct types of simian primates? Familiar species like baboons and macaques are classified…
History: Monterey Bay Aquarium opens in 1984
History: Monterey Bay Aquarium opens in 1984 On this day in 1984, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, one of the largest aquariums in the world opens in Monterey Bay, California. Among its many "firsts," it is the only aquarium in the…
History: Opening of the Berlin Zoo in 1844
History: Opening of the Berlin Zoo in 1844 The Berlin Zoo is the oldest and perhaps best-known zoo in Germany. It opened in 1844 and is located in Berlin's Tiergarten. With a space of 35 hectares (86.5 acres), some 1,380…
Poster Auction on April 22, 2023
Poster Auction on April 22 We are excited to present this rare Alphonse Mucha portrait poster of Sarah Bernhardt promoting Lefevre-Utile's biscuits. What makes this particular piece so special is that it has a hand-written endorsement of the sweets by…
Ski Posters from the 1920s to the 2000s
Ski Posters from the 1920s to the 2000s: Among the collection of 79 ski and winter posters is this gem for Davos by Martin Peikert from 1955. The artist is well known for his tourism posters and is especially appreciated…
Today is ‘Save The Elephant’ Day
Today is 'Save The Elephant' Day They might be wildlife icons, but, sadly, elephants are in crisis. Save The Elephant Day is a chance to show our love and support for these much-loved giants and raise awareness of the threats to their…
Jean Cocteau Poster for Marie Bell:
Jean Cocteau Poster for Marie Bell: Here is a wonderful poster for the French actress Marie Bell, designed by Jean Cocteau in 1960. This and many other art & design posters are part of our Spring Sale on April 22…