Category: Collections

Observed|Collections

1920s Chicago Transit Posters

Chicago-L.org has a small, but gem filled collection of Chicago transit posters from the 1920s.

The Editors|Collections

To Inspire and Challenge

A reading list to inspire and challenge you.

The Editors|Collections

#WomenDesignHistory Chat, March 6th

Observed|Collections

Irving Harper, Paper Wizard

Irving Harper's paper sculptures are the subject of a new book out next week from Skira Rizzoli, Irving Harper Works in Paper.

Ars Libri Ltd|Collections

Hungarian Rhapsody

This collection is the record of the immensely productive life of György Kepes.

Ars Libri Ltd|Collections

Writing & Calligraphy

This remarkable collection of Writing & Calligraphy from the noted connoisseur and bibliophile Peter Arms Wick.

Ars Libri Ltd|Collections

Paul Schuitema Collection

An extensive collection of the graphic design of the Dutch designer Paul Schuitema (1897-1973), noted for his innovative use of photomontage and color.  Complex and various, the collection includes advertising brochures and pamphlets …

Ars Libri Ltd|Collections

Piet Zwart Collection

A collection of some 50 items of graphic design by the great Dutch modernist designer Piet Zwart (1885-1977).  Among them are famous projects for the Nederlandsche Kabelfabriek Delft (NKF) — among them the 1929 English edition of …

Ars Libri Ltd|Collections

Walter Dexel Collection

A remarkable collection of the graphic design of the German Constructivist artist and typographer Walter Dexel (1890-1973) comes from the library of  Ars Libri.  Numbering some 85 items, the collection focuses on Dexel’s finest …