Explore the suggestive “Art of Taboo” at the 16th Annual International Vintage Poster Fair coming to Chicago the weekend of March 16 at the Chicago Cultural Center (77 E. Randolph).
March 6, 2007 (Press Release) --
Explore the suggestive “Art of Taboo” at the 16th Annual International Vintage Poster Fair coming to Chicago the weekend of March 16 at the Chicago Cultural Center (77 E. Randolph). The special exhibition at this year’s Fair features taboos in advertising and will highlight images that push the limits of cultural acceptance. From cigarettes, to prohibition, women’s rights and even posters that were considered “X-rated” in the 60’s, all of these posters will be on view for exploration and are also for sale throughout the weekend.
Original vintage posters are a unique form of cultural history and come from almost every corner of the world. The International Vintage Poster Fair features over 25 dealers from across the United States and Western Europe. Showgoers will have the opportunity to purchase the perfect piece of artwork for their home, office or private collection when they visit the Fair, the oldest and largest exposition and sale in the world devoted exclusively to original vintage posters.
Over 10,000 original vintage posters — some one-of-a-kind treasures — from the 1890s through the 1980s will be offered for sale. These European and American original vintage posters are among the finest examples of designers’ artistry and represent many eras including Belle Époque, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Moderne and the Atomic Age.
In addition to the taboo images highlighted this year, original vintage posters of every genre including entertainment, movie, military, sports, travel, food, and product advertising will be available. Artists represented include many other great masters of the late-nineteenth and twentieth centuries including Cassandre, Christy, Rockwell, Cappiello, Steinlen, Hohlwein, Savignac and Penfield, Members of the International Vintage Poster Dealers Association vet all posters for authenticity.
The Evening Associates of the Art Institute of Chicago will host a benefit preview party at the Fair on Friday, March 16. In addition to getting a first glimpse at the posters available at this year’s event, a special lecture, wine and hors d’ oeuvres and a raffle for an original vintage poster will make the party one to remember. Tickets for the preview are $30 for Evening Associate Members and $40 for the public, in advance and prior to March 16, $35 for Evening Associate Members and $45 for the public at the door.
Fair hours in Chicago are: Friday, March 16 from 5 to 9 pm; Saturday, March 17 from 10am to 7pm; and Sunday, March 18 from 11am to 6pm. Admission is $15 for a weekend pass. For further information about the International Vintage Poster Fair, please visit the Fair’s website at www.posterfair.com, call 800/ 856-8069, or e-mail posterfair@earthlink.net
Original vintage posters are a unique form of cultural history and come from almost every corner of the world. The International Vintage Poster Fair features over 25 dealers from across the United States and Western Europe. Showgoers will have the opportunity to purchase the perfect piece of artwork for their home, office or private collection when they visit the Fair, the oldest and largest exposition and sale in the world devoted exclusively to original vintage posters.
Over 10,000 original vintage posters — some one-of-a-kind treasures — from the 1890s through the 1980s will be offered for sale. These European and American original vintage posters are among the finest examples of designers’ artistry and represent many eras including Belle Époque, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Moderne and the Atomic Age.
In addition to the taboo images highlighted this year, original vintage posters of every genre including entertainment, movie, military, sports, travel, food, and product advertising will be available. Artists represented include many other great masters of the late-nineteenth and twentieth centuries including Cassandre, Christy, Rockwell, Cappiello, Steinlen, Hohlwein, Savignac and Penfield, Members of the International Vintage Poster Dealers Association vet all posters for authenticity.
The Evening Associates of the Art Institute of Chicago will host a benefit preview party at the Fair on Friday, March 16. In addition to getting a first glimpse at the posters available at this year’s event, a special lecture, wine and hors d’ oeuvres and a raffle for an original vintage poster will make the party one to remember. Tickets for the preview are $30 for Evening Associate Members and $40 for the public, in advance and prior to March 16, $35 for Evening Associate Members and $45 for the public at the door.
Fair hours in Chicago are: Friday, March 16 from 5 to 9 pm; Saturday, March 17 from 10am to 7pm; and Sunday, March 18 from 11am to 6pm. Admission is $15 for a weekend pass. For further information about the International Vintage Poster Fair, please visit the Fair’s website at www.posterfair.com, call 800/ 856-8069, or e-mail posterfair@earthlink.net
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