Milton Glaser may be best known for a 1977 doodle that became his hometown’s unofficial slogan: I ♥️ NY. But the Bronx-born graphic designer had many other successes during his nearly 70-year career, including iconic posters and prints and cofounding the groundbreaking design firm Push Pin Studios.
In the 1950s, American graphics tended toward a Swiss-influenced precision. Glaser, however, pulled from the whole of art history for his designs, inspired by his studies with the painter Giorgio Morandi while on a Fulbright scholarship in 1952. His famous Bob Dylan poster, a landmark of the psychedelic age, was inspired by a Marcel Duchamp self-portrait and the jewel-like colors of Islamic art.
A cofounder of New York magazine, Glaser went on to design for scores of other publications, and in 2009 he was awarded the National Medal of Arts.
In an instance of life imitating art, Glaser was asked to create the promotional posters for the final season of Mad Men, which aired in 2014 and 2015. “I could have walked in the door of that firm,” the designer told the New York Times of the fictional Sterling Cooper & Partners. “I knew those people.”
“There are three responses to a piece of design — yes, no and wow!” he said. “Wow is the one to aim for.” Glaser rarely, if ever, missed the mark. He died of a stroke in 2020.
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Original Vintage Framed Bob Dylan Poster
By Milton Glaser
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Original vintage Bob Dylan pop art poster designed by Milton Glaser that came with every album. This one is custom framed in a simple black molding that shows a bit of wear and tear....
Glass, Paper
Signed Rare Milton Glaser Big Nudes Lithograph
By Milton Glaser
Located in New York, NY
Artist: MILTON GLASER (1929-2020) Not numbered. Signature is faded in lower right. Glass frame with metal edge. Framed: 51.5"W x 36"H "Big Nudes" was at the...
Paper
$776Sale Price|20% Off
H 24.01 in W 35.82 in D 0.1 in
Patrick Nagel 'Swimmers' Lithograph, 1979, Signed, Rare Print, 36x24
By Patrick Nagel
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Original rare gorgeous Patrick Nagel "Swimmers" Lithograph. Signature printed. Copyright 1979 Mirage Editions Inc. Santa Monica. Printed in the U.S.A This lithograph is in exce...
Paper
Gravure Lithograph Signed Ferrer
By FERRER
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gravure Lithograph signed Ferrer April 1992, entitled "shared consciousness" Litho: 75cmx55cm Encadrement: l: 93cm, h: 75cm, p: 3cm Contact us before ordering to confirm product ava...
Paper
1942 WWII Pin-up Nude Female Lithograph by Signed C Moss in Wood Frame
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1942 lithograph artwork print of a nude woman, bare-chested in a sea of silk with soft nighttime rim light sculpting her body in this silhouette. The print comes in its orig...
Paper
Original Keith Haring Signed Poster, Italia 1983, Framed
By Keith Haring
Located in Kansas City, MO
Original Keith Haring signed poster. Italia 1983. Framed. Obtained from the estate of the original owner.
Paper
Original Bob Dylan Poster by Milton Glaser
By Milton Glaser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Milton Glasser Designed Bob Dylan Poster. Nice condition showing pin holes in all 4 corners. Overall in nice original condition! Shows signs of ori...
Paper
Original Vintage Poster CONTRATTO CAPPIELLO, 1930 Large
By Leonetto Cappiello
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Artist Leonetto Cappiello Year 1930 Dimensions 100x140cm Condition Excellent
Paper
"Battle of the Nudes, " Rare Art Deco Signed Print by Willy Pogany
By Willy Pogany
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Depicting a complex interplay of lithe nude figures in struggle, the upper male figure holding a large sword aloft, this rare print was made by the famed artist and illustrator, Will...
Paper
Large Original Vintage Astronomy Poster, circa 1920
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great poster of the heavens. Original color. Good condition. Published by Alexander Gross Unframed.
Paper
$2,900
H 18.63 in W 22.75 in D 2 in
Art Deco Signed Louis Icart Paris Framed Lithograph Etching Resting Nude Woman
By Louis Icart
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco French brown carved framed lithograph etching from a nude resting by the Artist Louis Icart, Paris 1928. These paintings hung in the master bedroom in the French apartments...
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Original Vintage Poster CONTRATTO CAPPIELLO, 1930 Oversize
By Leonetto Cappiello
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Artist Leonetto Cappiello Year 1930 Dimensions 137x198cm Condition Good
Paper
$11,000
H 76.38 in W 54.34 in D 0.01 in
Original Vintage Poster Marcello Nizzoli Campari 1927 Linen Backed Lithograph
By Marcello Nizzoli
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Original vintage poster Marcello Nizzoli Campari 1927 linen backed lithographic poster Linen (backed on acid-free paper and cotton canvas) Printer, publisher or brands: DAVIDE ...
$4,800
H 27.76 in W 32.88 in D 1.19 in
Henri Hecht MAÏK, Lithograph, Rare Signed Artist’s Proof from early 70s
By Henri Maik
Located in PARIS, FR
Henri Hecht MAÏK (1922-1993) French painter. Color lithograph « Savannah Animals by the River» from 70s Signed rare artist’s proof on wove paper. Signature in pencil lower right and...
Paper
ART SALE Vintage Milton Glaser Iconic Big Nudes Exhibition Poster
By Milton Glaser
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Vintage Milton Glaser Iconic Big Nudes Exhibition Poster Rare, iconic, 1968 Exhibition Poster, by internationally renown, graphic artist, Milton Glaser (1929-2020), entitled "Big Nu...
Paper
Vintage Milton Glaser Iconic Big Nudes Exhibition Poster
By Milton Glaser
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Vintage Milton Glaser Iconic Big Nudes Exhibition Poster Rare, iconic, 1968 Exhibition Poster, by internationally renown, graphic artist, Milton Glaser (1929-2020), entitled "Big Nu...
Paper
Signed Milton Glaser New York Film Festival Poster
By Milton Glaser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A wonderful Milton Glaser poster for the 26th NY Film Festival, September 23-October 9, 1988. Signed by Glaser in lower right-hand corner. Colors are ...