Color
A Colorful IdentityFrom the New York Subway system to American Airlines, Massimo Vignelli is responsible for some of the most iconic and enduring graphic identities of the twentieth century. Born in Milan in 1931, Vignelli displayed an interest and aptitude in design at a relatively early age. At sixteen, he began working as a draftsman at Castiglioni Architects in Milan. Massimo Vignelli, graphic design, Knoll, furniture, Eero Saarinen, Marcel Breuer, Harry Bertoia, Helvetica, Color, poster |
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Color in CombinationWeaver and textile designer Dorothy Liebes had twin obsessions: texture and color, both exemplified by this sample from the museum’s collection. Dorothy Liebes, weaving, Color, texture |
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Pulsating LifeGunta (Aldegunde) Stölzl is known for her weaving and teaching at the Bauhaus. Her compelling textile designs, which play on line and color, appeal as independent artworks in themselves. Gunta (Aldegunde) Stölzl, Bauhaus, textile design, drawing, watercolor, World War I, Germany, Color |
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The Logic and Magic of Color: An Exhibition Celebrating the Centennial Anniversary of the Cooper UnionColor, permanent collection, color perception, color theory, physics, chemistry |
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Why Design Now?: Issey Miyake Spring/Summer 2009 collection, Color HuntingFeatured in Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt National Design Triennial. 09SS, Color, Hunting, Issey Miyake, Why Design Now |
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