Poster to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the National Theatre, designed by Paula Scher
Poster
2013 (made)
2013 (made)
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In 2013, the National Theatre commissioned a number of artists to create a series of posters to mark the 50th anniversary of the opening of the National Theatre at the Old Vic. The artists included David Carson, Sir Michael Craig-Martin, Graphic Thought Facility, Paula Scher and Jamie Reid.
Paula Scher (born 1948) is an American leading graphic designer, painter and art educator. Her typography work is inspired by Art Deco and Russian Constructivism graphics. Scher’s artwork for poster campaigns includes The Public Theater in New York, The New York City Ballet and the Metropolitan Opera. One of her most celebrated designs is the logo for New York’s Museum of Modern Art (MOMA).
Paula Scher (born 1948) is an American leading graphic designer, painter and art educator. Her typography work is inspired by Art Deco and Russian Constructivism graphics. Scher’s artwork for poster campaigns includes The Public Theater in New York, The New York City Ballet and the Metropolitan Opera. One of her most celebrated designs is the logo for New York’s Museum of Modern Art (MOMA).
Object details
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| Title | Poster to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the National Theatre, designed by Paula Scher (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Silkscreen printing |
| Brief description | Poster to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the National Theatre, designed by Paula Scher |
| Physical description | Poster with the letters 'National Theatre' printed in a large, black format |
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| Credit line | Given by the National Theatre |
| Summary | In 2013, the National Theatre commissioned a number of artists to create a series of posters to mark the 50th anniversary of the opening of the National Theatre at the Old Vic. The artists included David Carson, Sir Michael Craig-Martin, Graphic Thought Facility, Paula Scher and Jamie Reid. Paula Scher (born 1948) is an American leading graphic designer, painter and art educator. Her typography work is inspired by Art Deco and Russian Constructivism graphics. Scher’s artwork for poster campaigns includes The Public Theater in New York, The New York City Ballet and the Metropolitan Opera. One of her most celebrated designs is the logo for New York’s Museum of Modern Art (MOMA). |
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| Accession number | S.622-2016 |
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| Record created | August 18, 2016 |
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