As one of Switzerland's foremost poster designers, Dafi Kühne produces diverse work that plays with the contrast between old production tools and modern layouts. While printed on traditional presses from the 1960s, his posters do not look like typical letterpress prints. Instead, they connect to the history of letterpress production while pushing the boundaries through […]
Poster House is pleased to partner with Center for Book Arts and the Consulate General of Switzerland in New York for a one-of-a-kind workshop with famed letterpress printer Dafi Kühne. Chipboard is a cheap and malleable material often found in book artists’ studios. As such, it will provide the foundation of this workshop. Visually, it […]
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, or activity throughout the day. This month, the museum is thrilled to partner with Welcome to Chinatown for a series of programs that […]
Kick off Asian Pacific American Heritage Month by joining artists Renee Chang and Echo Chen of PENGYOU in a zine-making activity using paper goods from around Chinatown, prints of posters from the Poster House archives, and any art supplies that inspire you! Attendees will be encouraged to engage in parent-child dialogue and/or self-reflection on family […]
A blind box is a type of packaging that conceals its contents, creating a fun surprise for yourself or a loved one! In this beginner-friendly workshop, participants will decorate and construct their own blind box packaging as well as a custom button pin. They’ll then blind-swap the button pins with fellow workshop attendees and seal […]
Enjoy complimentary cocktails courtesy of our friends at Jumo in the Café des Affiches! Limited availability while supplies last. RSVP Does not guarantee a complimentary beverage.
Join legendary drag queen Emigrate for a reading of Eric Toda & Shay Fan’s latest children’s book What in the World is Ezra’s Art? Ezra is a seven-year-old boy who likes cheese-flavored ice cream, flying off the couch with his superhero cape, and peeling dried glue off his fingers. And he LOVES making art. Every […]
What better way to close out First Friday than with a Night Market? Join Welcome to Chinatown and Pengyou for a curated selection of design and craft pieces from the heart of Chinatown. A percentage of all proceeds will be donated to Welcome to Chinatown. Featured vendors include the Bao Bae Shop, Backbend Studio, Mola […]
This month’s Poster Kids is inspired by images in Wonder City of the World: New York City Travel Posters. Together, we’ll explore our favorite destinations and create a special souvenir in honor of that place. Join Poster House on select Sunday mornings from 10:30am–12pm for a family-friendly, interactive poster tour and a related art-making experience. […]
Poster House invites you to a Members-only reception honoring Nicholas D. Lowry and Angelina Lippert as part of our five-year celebration. On May 8, join us for a conversation with Lowry and Lippert about Wonder City of the World: New York City Travel Posters, followed by a cocktail reception and book signing of the exhibition […]
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