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Physique Pictorial, Volume 17 Number 1 © Tom of Finland, Tom of Finland Foundation Permanent Collection

Hear two experts discuss the queer icon's homoerotic comics. Physique Pictorial, Volume 17 Number 1 © Tom of Finland, Tom of Finland Foundation Permanent Collection

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Freedom of Sexpression: Eroticism and Empowerment in Tom of Finland’s Comics

14 Feb 2021

Punch 1915

Revisiting our 2015 exhibition on Winnie the Pooh Day. Punch 1915

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E. H. Shepard before Winnie the Pooh

Olivia Ahmad, Artistic Director, 18 Jan 2021

Tom of Finland book

Enjoy the Tom of Finland: Love and Liberation exhibition catalogue, extracted from the official biography of the gay icon. Tom of Finland book

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Tom of Finland: The Official Life and Work of a Gay Hero Book Extract

7 Oct 2020

Too Small to See, 1956  © Otto and Marie Neurath Isotype Collection, University of Reading

Celebrating the launch of the online exhibition with some lessons learnt from the extraordinary educator and designer. Too Small to See, 1956 © Otto and Marie Neurath Isotype Collection, University of Reading

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7 Things We Learnt From Marie Neurath: Picturing Science

18 Sep 2020

Cover for If You Could See Inside, 1948, with permission of Otto and Marie Neurath Isotype Collection at University of Reading 1

Read a free ebook from the ground-breaking graphic designer to coincide with the launch of the online exhibition. Cover for If You Could See Inside, 1948, with permission of Otto and Marie Neurath Isotype Collection at University of Reading 1

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If You Could See Inside Free Ebook

17 Sep 2020

Selected book covers, with permission of Otto and Marie Neurath Isotype Collection at University of

A virtual version of our show about Marie Neurath's mid-century children's science books. Selected book covers, with permission of Otto and Marie Neurath Isotype Collection at University of

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Marie Neurath: Picturing Science Online Exhibition

16 Sep 2020

Untitled, 1979 © Tom of Finland, Tom of Finland Foundation Permanent Collection

A recorded presentation by one of the co-curators of Tom of Finland: Love and Liberation. Untitled, 1979 © Tom of Finland, Tom of Finland Foundation Permanent Collection

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Watch: Tom of Finland Virtual Exhibition Tour

31 Aug 2020

Jacqueline Ayer Drawing on Thailand Book

Read an extract from our book on the extraordinary black American author, illustrator and designer Jacqueline Ayer. Jacqueline Ayer Drawing on Thailand Book

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Jacqueline Ayer: Drawing on Thailand Book Extract

30 Jun 2020

Still from North Star Fading © Karrie Fransman

Taking another look at the animated works that featured in our Journeys Drawn exhibition. Still from North Star Fading © Karrie Fransman

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Watch: Animation from the Refugee Crisis

16 Jun 2020

Belgrade Warehouse, 2017 © George Butler

Reflecting on what we learnt from our 2018-2019 exhibition this Refugee Week. Belgrade Warehouse, 2017 © George Butler

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10 Things we Learnt About the Refugee Crisis from Journeys Drawn

15 Jun 2020

Pull Your Load If You Can't See Over It, poster for ROSPA, 1943 © The Estates of George Him and Jan Le Witt

So many fonts inspired by the charming mid-century master of persuasion. Pull Your Load If You Can't See Over It, poster for ROSPA, 1943 © The Estates of George Him and Jan Le Witt

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Font Sunday: The George Him-Inspired Persuasion-Themed Edition

2 Mar 2020

Valuation of Town and City Property Owned by Georgia Negroes © WEB Du Bois

The inside scoop on curating our exhibition W. E. B. Du Bois: Charting Black Lives from co-curator Katie McCurrach. Valuation of Town and City Property Owned by Georgia Negroes © WEB Du Bois

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Decoding Du Bois with the Curator of Charting Black Lives

Katie McCurrach, Assistant Curator, 12 Feb 2020

1500 (2)

The Guardian's Data Editor updates Du Bois' data visualisations using contemporary statistics. 1500 (2)

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Watch: Mona Chalabi Recreate Du Bois' Infographics with Modern Data

4 Feb 2020

Cuba research trip 1

Our exhibitions team went to Havana to meet the artists whose extraordinary work features in our five-star exhibition. Cuba research trip 1

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Watch: The Cuban Designers Behind Our Exhibition of Cold War Graphics

10 Jan 2020

Immaculate Heart College Art Department c. 1955, photo by Fred Swartz © Corita Art Center Immaculate Heart Community Los Angeles

Nuggets of wisdom from the artist-nun. Immaculate Heart College Art Department c. 1955, photo by Fred Swartz © Corita Art Center Immaculate Heart Community Los Angeles

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10 Inspirational Quotes from Corita Kent

22 Jul 2019

for emergency use soft shoulder, 1966, serigraph © Corita Art Center Immaculate Heart Community Los Angeles

In conversation with exhibition curator Olivia Ahmad. for emergency use soft shoulder, 1966, serigraph © Corita Art Center Immaculate Heart Community Los Angeles

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A Q&A with the Curator of Corita Kent: Power Up

25 Apr 2019

Come Alive! You're in the Pepsi Generation © Outdoor Advertising Association of America (OAAA) Archi

We guest-hosted #FontSunday for our friends at Design Museum with marvellous results. Come Alive! You're in the Pepsi Generation © Outdoor Advertising Association of America (OAAA) Archi

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Font Sunday: The Corita Kent-Inspired Billboard-Themed Edition

31 Mar 2019

C capital down, 1968, serigraph © Corita Art Center Immaculate Heart Community Los Angeles copy

Inspired by Corita Kent's Circus Alphabet. Just announced: Bob and Roberta Smith to judge! C capital down, 1968, serigraph © Corita Art Center Immaculate Heart Community Los Angeles copy

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The Illuminated Alphabet Competition

28 Mar 2019

Installation View of Made in North Korea at Hongik Art Center

Assistant Curator Katie Nairne describes the delicate challenge of bringing North Korean art to a South Korean audience. Installation View of Made in North Korea at Hongik Art Center

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A Curatorial Challenge: Bringing North Korean Art to a South Korean Audience

Katie McCurrach, Assistant Curator, 17 Jan 2019

House of Illustration 2

Guest hosting the Design Museum's weekly celebration of typography. House of Illustration 2

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Font Sunday: The Made In North Korea-Inspired Food Tin Label-Themed Edition

15 Apr 2018

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