7.29.2008

Thoughts on Democracy

This Wolfsonian exhibit was featured in the Times a couple of weeks ago; it's a modern take on the classic Norman Rockwell paintings, the Four Freedoms. The new interpretations are anything but Rockwell-esque; but then again, we live in much, much different times.

Chip Kidd's posters, I have to say, are among my favorites:









There's a Thoughts on Democracy blog here worth checking out; and the original story in the Times here (click here to see the slideshow). The posters are powerful, I can only imagine the feeling one gets when viewing them larger than life-size (in the mall, of all places. How appropriate).

One final note: The kate spade creative team is responsible for everything from the logos to the advertising. Bravo!

2 comments:

The Wolfsonian-Florida International University (The Wolfsonian-FIU) said...

Hi Tracie,

Thanks for mentioning Thoughts on Democracy on your blog! We're very excited about the attention our show has received, and are planning lots of events to coincide with the exhibit during its duration.

I just wanted to let you know that, while kate spade new york is one of our Thoughts on Democracy contributors, all of the creative work for Thoughts on Democracy was conceived by The Wolfsonian's Art Director, Tim Hossler.

Thanks again for your interest in ToD!

Susanna
WebWise Coordinator, The Wolfsonian-FIU

The Wolfsonian-Florida International University (The Wolfsonian-FIU) said...

Hi Tracie,

Thanks for mentioning Thoughts on Democracy on your blog! We're very excited about the attention our show has received, and are planning lots of events to coincide with the exhibit during its duration.

I just wanted to let you know that, while kate spade new york is one of our Thoughts on Democracy contributors, all of the creative work for Thoughts on Democracy was conceived by The Wolfsonian's Art Director, Tim Hossler.

Thanks again for your interest in ToD!

Susanna
WebWise Coordinator, The Wolfsonian-FIU