Fantastical Streets: The Theatrical Posters of Boris Bućan showcases work by Boris Bućan, a celebrated Croatian artist and graphic designer. He emerged in the 1960s with a unique and democratic approach to storytelling that made him one of the country’s most important poster designers. Together we will explore this exhibition of some of his theater […]
Poster House members are invited to a private tour of the exhibition Munich 1972: Sports Posters of the XXth Olympic Games. Join Guest Curator Michael Beirut as he discusses the design program created for the 1972 Munich Olympics. Usually attributed to a single visionary creative director, Otl Aicher, the scheme was, in fact, produced by […]
Looking for a fun way to celebrate Valentine's Day? Poster House invites you and your friends to drop-in for an evening of chocolate treats, crafts, and creativity! Spend the afternoon designing and making your own Valentine’s Day cards using a variety of printmaking processes and techniques. Whether you’re making a card for your best friend […]
Poster House Members are invited to a private tour of the exhibition Fantastical Streets: The Theatrical Posters of Boris Bućan. Executive Director & Curator Angelina Lippert will be joined by Director of Design & Exhibits Ola Baldych to discuss the curatorial decisions behind the current poster selection and the story behind the design of the […]
Poster House members are invited to a special private tour of Christie’s auction house. Christie’s specialists will guide members around the mid-season Modern and Contemporary Art sales exhibitions, including Post-War to Present, Latin American Art, Contemporary Edition, First Open, and Augmented Intelligence, and answer questions about the auction business. Light refreshments will be served. This […]
Every month, Poster House offers virtual Vibrant Verbal Description Tours specifically for community members who are blind or have low vision. In order to reach a wide, art-loving audience around the world, we offer our description tours online through Zoom. These tours are led by our Educators, allowing you intimate access to the items in […]
Welcome to the museum’s newest exhibition Puerto Rico in Print: The Posters of Lorenzo Homar. Learn about the multifaceted work of artist Lorenzo Homar against the backdrop of Puerto Rico’s rich history and culture. Our exploration of the exhibition will be followed by a vibrant art workshop focused on mixed media. Join Poster House on […]
Poster House Members are invited to a private “Last Look” tour of the exhibition Leaving the Smoke Behind: Enjoying an Awayday. Join curator Tim Medland as he discusses works from the golden age of London Passenger Transport Board posters and the effort to encourage off-peak travel across the wider network (and thus drive up revenues […]
Since it was founded in 1934, La Linterna, an old-school typography print shop, has been illuminating the city of Cali, Colombia with its colorful publications. Join us for a special artists’ talk led by current members of this poster factory and learn about their use of hand-cut vinyl templates in century-old printing presses to create […]
This special two-day, hands-on printmaking workshop is led by members of La Linterna, the internationally recognized poster shop in Cali, Colombia. Learn traditional printmaking techniques, including linocut and the use of hand tools. La Linterna represents a tangible connection to Colombia’s cultural heritage and remains committed to sharing these techniques with new generations to ensure […]