Art Sims is a known graphic designer celebrated for his influential poster art, particularly through his collaborations with Spike Lee. Sims co-founded the design agency 11:24 Design Advertising, which became known for creating iconic posters that capture the essence of African-American cinema. His work often … Continue Reading “Poster Art and Art Sims”
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Cipe Pineles was a trailblazer in graphic design, known for her playful, layered style in magazines like Seventeen and Charm. She was one of the first women to make a mark in the industry, and her work feels like a mix of a scrapbook and … Continue Reading “Cipe Pineles and the Collage Aesthetic”
The Aunt Jemima brand has been a part of American culture for over a century. This brand, created in the 1880’s used the image of a Black woman in a “mammy” role which was the stereotype of African American women to be for example a … Continue Reading “Pancakes and Stereotypes”
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