Typographica is the first exhibition of the design journal of the same name. Groundbreaking when first published in 1949 and now considered legendary, Typographica showcased the very best in worldwide visual arts. The journal was founded by a 25 year-old Herbert Spencer, who went on to become one of the most influential British communication designers and typographers. The exhibition is curated by Rick Poynor, founder of Eye magazine and author of the book Typographica, published in 2002 by Princeton University Press. The exhibition launched at London’s Kemistry Gallery as part of September’s London Design Festival and has been brought to India by W+K Exp.
Alongside Typographica, W+K Exp celebrates India’s own groundbreaking testament to the power of the word, Seminar magazine. Celebrated over its 50 years for bringing “opposing viewpoints within the covers of a single magazine”, this exhibition focuses on the magazine’s unequivocal support of typography. Unheard of in the publishing world, Seminar has appeared every month since its inception with a purely typographic cover. Curated by its current designer, Akila Seshasayee, and owner editor Malvika Singh, the exhibition will present the best covers from 50 years of the magazine.
Prints from both exhibitions will be on sale.
February 11th, 2010 at 1:12 am
Where and when can I buy these prints? Are they screen printed?
February 11th, 2010 at 12:23 pm
Hi Petey,
The prints are available on order from the gallery from 17 Feb – 9 Mar 09. In case you are unable to make it to the gallery, please send us a mail on exp@wk.com and we can send you the details.
Shankar
W+K Exp
February 11th, 2010 at 12:24 pm
The prints on sale will be digital prints.
March 10th, 2010 at 10:32 am
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