Precision and Presence
The Minneapolis Institute of Arts is currently hosting their 20th annual Modernism exhibition with a show entitled Swiss Graphic Design: Precision and Presence. Installed in the Wells Fargo center, this year's show features 20 important Swiss Modernist posters dating from 1955 to 1985. Switzerland was (and remains) a hotbed of Modernist graphic design, probably most notably for being the birthplace of the cornerstone of modern typography: Helvetica. With their preeminent position in the fields of design, typography, and printing, Swiss designers are renowned for their posters ... making this a "must see" show for anyone interested in modern graphics. But hurry, the exhibition ends on July 12th.
- 07.02.09
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These news archives span back to Ars Longa's inception in August of 2004. Due to this longevity, many of the older posts may feature external links that have gone dead. Over time websites move pages and some even close shop altogether. I apologize for these inconsistencies, but in the interest in maintaining a full archive even entries whose links have expired will remain in place on Ars Longa.
Scott Lindberg
Sllab Modern
scott@sllab.net