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Our Poster House exhibits open tonight! See a sneak peak of Made in Japan.

Photo by Samuel Morgan Photography @SammySachs

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Made in Japan: 20th Century Poster Art
We view this exhibit as an immersive visual journey through the golden age of graphic design in Japan, told through posters.
We took inspiration from the well-known Nihon Buyō (Japanese Dance) poster designed by Ikko Tanaka—a godfather figure in Japanese graphic design—to design a colorful passage of geometric shapes that becomes increasingly larger as one progresses through the exhibit. Of the geometric motif that runs throughout the exhibit, KASA partner John Kudos says, “we wanted an immersive motif to accentuate the posters and engage them with the broader narrative without provincializing the work. We chose color hues that serve as thematic backdrops for each section of the gallery.”
A triptych of oversized title walls unfurls like a Japanese folding fan to greet you at the entrance. The exhibit continues through four chronological sections that provide a range of viewing experiences, inviting visitors to have their own intimate experience of the work. Speaking about the exhibit’s spatial design, KASA partner Robert de Saint Phalle says, “our intent was to balance a linear curatorial flow while allowing a permeable exhibit space that can take you in and out of the exhibit timeline seamlessly.” Large typography inspired by lettering found on the ships that brought Japanese immigrants to the American continent infuses a sense of industrialization and globalization to the exhibit, two forces that greatly influenced the evolution of graphic design in Japan.
Exhibition information on Poster House website: https://posterhouse.org/exhibition/made-in-japan/

Our Poster House exhibits open tonight! See a sneak peak of Black Power to Black People.

Photo by Samuel Morgan Photography @sammysachs

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We view this exhibit as an intimate look at how The Black Panther Party harnessed the power of branding and media to control its own narrative, rally community support, and become one of the most influential militant groups of their time.

Outside the gallery, two oversized leaning panels with hand painted lettering reminiscent of protest signs and printed newspapers and posters from the 1960s begin the narrative. Speaking of the typographic decisions, KASA partner John Kudos says, “we used a typeface inspired by civil rights protest signs in the 1960s that has a condensed bold and handmade feel to transport the viewer to that era.”
Inside, the exhibit starts with an iconic photograph of Huey Newton (1967) and follows the development of Black Panther branding through six chronological sections. Of the exhibit’s spatial design, KASA partner Robert de Saint Phalle says, “we employed several interventions to articulate the space and support the curatorial narrative including a central L-shaped wall, angled vitrines, and stacked placards.” We used bold typography, military colors, striking graphics (the panther, the red star), and heroic photographs of Black Panther members carrying exposed firearms to demonstrate how powerfully moving the design strategies used by the party were, even decades after their rise to fame.

Exhibition information on Poster House website: https://posterhouse.org/exhibition/black-power-to-black-people/

Black Power to Black People exhibit @posterhousenyc opens March 2!

Audio is Fred Hampton's "I am a revolutionary" speech.

Ever wonder how museum exhibitions are set up?! @posterhousenyc Made in Japan exhibit opens March 2! Come through for an amazing experience! Exhibition design by yours truly😌

Through a thoughtful examination of ballet history, peppered with touching personal anecdotes, witty humor, and candid—but never judgmental—observations, Banishing Orientalism provides a look at how classical ballets that have historically relied on Orientalism can be reimagined beyond harmful tropes. Banishing Orientalism is a glimpse into a more equitable future for the quickly diversifying world of ballet, making this an essential read for anyone invested in the art form.

Our publication design for Banishing Orientalism is a combination of storytelling illustrations, dynamic typography, and historic photography.

Written by the spectacular Phil Chan, @philschan

Creative Director: John Kudos, @jkudos
Art Director: Ashley Wu @awuuuu
Lead Designer: Huiqi Fay Qiu, @fayqiu
Designer: Owen Febiandi, @owenfebiandi
Project Manager: Amanda Knott, @amandaaaknott

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