A Graphic Showcase

It's common to go to an art gallery and observe art, but it is far less common for the public to go to a showcase focusing on graphic design. Rick Poynor, columnist of Print magazine, wrote that there is a lack of integrating graphic design into broader visual studies programs, departments and exhibitions. Steven Heller rebutted that there is at least one show that proves that assumption wrong, The Albany Institute of Art and History’s show titled Graphic Design: Get the Message!

The show exhibits typography and early printing, commerce and graphic design, political and social messages, and the creative process. Through posters, package design, paintings, decorative arts, historical photos and computer interactives, the four themes are thoroughly explored. Check out their site as well as a few of my favourites below.

Graphic Design: Get the Message!