Geotypografika

John Malinoski / Re — Thinking

Erik Brandt — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 13:05:37 +0000

New poster of incredible proportions.

Above: John Malinoski, 2012. Fresh from your hero and mine, another masterpiece for this VCUarts event in Richmond, VA. Simply glorious.

UNO / Hecho in Minnesota

Erik Brandt — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 21:14:39 +0000

Inspired by Mexico, made in Minneapolis.

Above: Luis Fitch releases his latest, a book dedicated to the posters he has designed over the years for UNO Branding. Designed, printed, and bound in Minnesota, the book is available directly via UNO or on Amazon. For more, see the lengthy description via the official press release here. Featuring an introduction by Ana Luisa Fajer, the Mexican Consul in Minnesota, the book promises to be a joyful celebration of Fitch’s dedication to the broad-based community of “Latinos and Anglos” he has represented so well. Bravo, Luis!

Mut zur Wut 2012

Erik Brandt — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 15:55:14 +0000

New momentum for this Heidelberg initiative.

Above: Mut zur Wut 2012 call for entries poster by the inimitable Felix Pfäffli. Founder and organizer Götz Gramlich has once again assembled an impressive international jury and vital exhibition opportunities on the streets of Heidelberg. Building on the success of the 2010 and 2011 events, all indications are that this celebration of posters is here to stay.

The deadline for submissions is May 31, 2012 and interested participants can upload those as of April 1. In the meantime, download the event guidelines here and follow MzW 2012 on Facebook here.

CIPB 2012

Erik Brandt — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 15:17:41 +0000

Support the Chicago International Poster Biennial.

Above: Via the CIPB 2012 Kickstarter page, founder and organizer Lance Rutter explains the nature of this unique public arts initiative that celebrates the poster like no other event here in the United States. The competition itself is internationally recognized and draws thousands of entries from all over the world.

If you can, please consider supporting the continued success of this effort. Visit the CIPB 2012 Kickstarter page, all contributions are welcome and the offers of posters and catalogue as a thanks for donations are impressive. For more, visit the official CIPB website. Pour l’affiche!

Typografika / CRACK Magazine

Erik Brandt — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 15:06:28 +0000

Feature and interview in this UK publication.

Above: CRACK Magazine, Issue 18. A thousand thanks to Jake Applebee for
this feature of my work and interview. The three spreads begin on page 20,
hope you enjoy. This was preceded by a centerfold poster for Issue 15, please see more on Typografika here.