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AIDS Activist Graphics & Lesbian Visibility: A Conversation Between Ksenia M. Soboleva and Marlene McCarty

The AIDS crisis activated one of the most highly effective artist-driven political movements of the 20th century. Activist artist collectives such as Gran Fury appropriated advertising strategies and seductive graphic styles to disseminate information, create visibility, and draw attention to the political nature of the epidemic. Poster House is pleased to host a conversation between […]

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In-Person Verbal Description Tour: Wonder City of the World

Members of the low-vision and blind community are invited to an in-person Vibrant Verbal Description Tour at Poster House. This after-hours event will provide exclusive access to the museum’s exhibition, Wonder City of the World: New York City Travel Posters. The tour will be led by Museum Educator, Rayyan Mikati. This intimate experience will allow […]

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Members-Only Tour: The Awe of the Arctic

Poster House Members are invited to a private tour of The Awe of the Arctic: A Visual History at the New York Public Library before it closes. Discover how the Arctic has been a source of intrigue and fascination for centuries through historic and contemporary images. Just as Poster House’s exhibition We Tried to Warn […]

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July First Friday

Join Poster House on the First Friday of every month for free admission and extended hours! Explore the museum’s latest exhibitions and get in on the fun by attending a tour, workshop, performance, or activity throughout the day. Every First Friday is different, offering unique opportunities to engage with rotating exhibitions and the permanent collection. […]

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First Friday: Drop-in Woodblock Printing

Stop by the Poster History Timeline during First Friday to try your hand at woodblock printing! Select from one of three designs made by teaching artist Sato Yamomoto, all inspired by the acclaimed exhibition Wonder City of the World: New York City Travel Posters. Don’t miss your chance to experience this historic printing method and […]

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First Friday: Verbal Description Tour

Members of the low-vision and blind community are invited to an in-person Vibrant Verbal Description Tour at Poster House. This event will provide exclusive access to the museum’s exhibition, The Anatomy of a Movie Poster: The Work of Dawn Baillie. This intimate experience will allow guests to get up close with the posters described, as […]

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First Friday: Barbie Movie Screening

The Anatomy of a Movie Poster: The Work of Dawn Baillie includes some of the most iconic and beloved posters in modern cinematic history. Throughout the exhibition, Poster House will screen a selection of films from the movie-focused exhibition. This First Friday, guests will enjoy a free screening to Barbie with ASL interpretation and audio […]

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Poster House Block Party

Celebrate Poster House’s fifth anniversary at our annual Block Party! Enjoy free admission, tours, music and dance performances, print and poster-making activities, children and family workshops, and much more all day long! With a full slate of activations and performances, there’s something for everyone! Stay tuned for a full lineup of events, and be sure […]

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Type Tour: Anatomy of a Movie Poster

Join Poster House on a journey through the intricate world of film poster design, where typography serves not just as a means of presenting a movie’s title but as a compelling tool for storytelling. Guests will tour the exhibition with typography educator Patricia Childers who will present a deep dive into the nuanced use of […]

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Vibrant Verbal Description Tour: The Sleeping Giant

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 […]