Went to this with Steph, who sold it to me on the basis that the poster being used to promote the exhibition (see left) had something of Magritte to it (surreal elements, plain and shaded elements, 'bowler hat', and other aspects more intangible). It turned out to be a collection of posters, mostly from Poland and more or less adjacent countries circa 1960-1970 - film and theatre posters for the most part, and a few others (a striking Amnesty International one comes to mind). Tended to be pretty heavy, almost to the point of being oppressive - faces and hands were recurring motifs. Also some (quite amusing) ones from workplace safety campaigns in Britain, also from around that time I think. Interesting, although I wouldn't want too many (any) of them on my bedroom wall!
Monday, March 12, 2007
"Attention Please! Posters from the Gerard Herbst collection" @ Ian Potter Museum of Art, University of Melbourne
Went to this with Steph, who sold it to me on the basis that the poster being used to promote the exhibition (see left) had something of Magritte to it (surreal elements, plain and shaded elements, 'bowler hat', and other aspects more intangible). It turned out to be a collection of posters, mostly from Poland and more or less adjacent countries circa 1960-1970 - film and theatre posters for the most part, and a few others (a striking Amnesty International one comes to mind). Tended to be pretty heavy, almost to the point of being oppressive - faces and hands were recurring motifs. Also some (quite amusing) ones from workplace safety campaigns in Britain, also from around that time I think. Interesting, although I wouldn't want too many (any) of them on my bedroom wall!
