Tag Archives: Donald Brun

CLIMB EVERY MOUNTAIN

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Jim Clark

I’ve been haunted of late by an amazing installation of films by Chinese visual artist, Yang Fudong, at the TIFF exhibition space. Titled, “New Women,” it will make an appearance on the I Desire blog this Friday. On first viewing … Continue reading →

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MODERN LIFE, ACCORDING TO VINTAGE GRAPHICS

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Jim Clark

We’re arrested, in strangely stimulating ways, by graphic productions thrilled to be advanced while now appearing quaint. Our 1939 depiction of a propeller-driven giant over Machine-Age New York may be now long-surpassed in its hardware; but let’s see if its … Continue reading →

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LIFE AT SEA: NAUTICAL GRAPHICS THAT STAY ON COURSE!

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Jim Clark

                              Crociere Estate (1935) Gino Boccasile;11″ x 8 1/4″;B+,P There is something hard to describe but quite overwhelming about vintage graphics that capture the play of light on the high seas. The figure shown here could have caught some rays … Continue reading →

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DONALD BRUN (1909-1999)

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Jim Clark

There are extensive discussions about the work of the fabulous Donald Brun in our Poster Design file and Poster of the Month archives, but here I thought it would be fun to briefly point out features of his designs stemming … Continue reading →

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