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Rare, Out of Print, Original, Vintage, Seymour Chwast "The Writer's New York City Source Book" Exhibition Lithograph Poster 1985.
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Rare, Out of Print, Original, Vintage, Seymour Chwast "The Writer's New York City Source Book" Exhibition Lithograph Poster 1985.
Published for his exhibition at the Museum of the Borough of Brooklyn and printed by Mohawk Graphics Collection 1987.
Superb example of Chwast's graphic art style
A ballpoint pen is transformed into an ornate NYC skyscraper. The base of the building is surrounded by a flurry of New Yorkers and cars heading chaotically in every direction.
Chwast's signature peeks through this frantic circus of activity, in the lower left corner.
This is the original, full-sized, out of print Writers Poster of 1985, during the Mayor Koch administration. (There are smaller reproductions on the market)
Measurements
29.5" W x 39" H
In the upper right hand corner is printed:
Edward I. Koch Mayor, Department of Cultural Affairs Henry Geldzahler Commissioner Arts Apprenticeship Program .
Seymour Chwast, a design legend and co-founder of Push Pin Studios, led a revolution in graphic design movement in the 60’s and 70’s, producing bold, vibrant works that pushed the limits of the visual medium.
In 1987, he partnered with Mohawk Paper Mills, to create a campaign introducing Mohawk’s new paper lines, by reprinting 15 posters that Chwast had previously designed.
Wonderful, whimsical, piece of NYC graphic art history.
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- Dimensions
- 29.5ʺW × 0.25ʺD × 39ʺH
- Art Subjects
- Architecture
- Abstract
- Pop Culture
- Frame Type
- Unframed
- Artist
- Seymour Chwast
- Period
- 1980s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Lithograph
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Orange
- Condition Notes
- Very good vintage condition Will be shipped rolled in an art mailing tube Very good vintage condition Will be shipped rolled in an art mailing tube less
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