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The pictograms for the 2012 Olympics have just been released. It’s interesting to compare them to the historic counterparts such as the famous 1972 Munich set by Otl Aicher. The new set was apparently done by British firm SomeOne. Despite the fact that the controversial 2012 Olympic logo made such a break from tradition, the pictograms are more in line with historical approaches. It’s a difficult assignment to make something highly stylized and maintain the required legibility, never mind the olympic approval process.
It’s amazing to look at the height of analog technology back in the 1970s. While the graphic styles of this 1972 election coverage video are a bit kitschy by todays standards, they are extremely well done.
Our guess is this work was done largely by the late great Lou Dorfsman who was Creative Director at CBS through the seventies. We wonder if the graphics produced by CBS today will hold up as well in forty years. If you are looking for good retro inspiration, look no further.
Visitors to Houston Street and the Bowery in Manhattan will be rewarded with a wonderful mural. The piece, painted by brothers Otavio and Gustavo Pandolfo reflects their Brazilian roots. Street illustration is combined with characteristically Brazilian vibrant colors. The two brothers work under the name Os Gêmeos which in Portuguese translates to “the twins.’ Measuring about 15 feet by 50 feet, the mural will be up through next April.
Thurs, April 2nd 6-8PM
Kidrobot LA
7972 Melrose Ave in Los Angeles
Signing with Frank Kozik for his ‘1984’ Labbit – limited to 1,000 pieces
http://www.kidrobot.com/
Thurs, April 2nd 7-10PM
Gallery 1988 Los Angeles
7020 Melrose Ave in Los Angeles / 323.937.7088
“Idiot Box†5 Year Anniversary group show hosted by “Mr. Belding†from “Saved By The Bell†and featuring TV guilty pleasure inspired works from over 100 artists
(On view through April 23rd)
http://www.nineteeneightyeight.com/
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