How Posters Work

Poster, DADA, 1951; Designed by Paul Rand (American, 1914–1996); USA; screenprint on white wove paper; H x W x D: 91.6 × 61.3 cm (36 1/16 × 24 1/8 in.); Gift of Various Donors; 1981-29-206. Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum

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How Posters Work

Milwaukee Art Museum
700 N Art Museum Dr - Milwaukee, WI 53202
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How Posters Work at the Milwaukee Art Museum reveals how some of the world’s graphic artists have continued to push the boundaries of two-dimensional design, harnessing the mechanics and psychology of perception and mastering the art of storytelling to produce powerful visual messages. Despite the rise of digital media, the print poster remains a vital and oftentimes radical form of visual communication. Presenting over 125 posters from the early 20th to the 21st century, this exhibition highlights the significance of both the designer and the viewer to achieving memorable, compelling designs.