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Chicago Music Poster History

By Art Design Chicago

“Chicago’s unique and distinctive graphic design history includes a rich tradition of poster production. From early posters advertising the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition to those announcing independent rock musicians, festivals, and concerts, Chicago’s silkscreen industry has long been a lively enterprise and continues to thrive.

“Taking place November 10, 2020, Northwestern University Archivist Kevin Leonard and a panel of local printmakers discussed the art of music poster-making in Chicago, historically and today.

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Posted on December 4, 2020