Swiss National Exhibition Lausanne 1964
Artist: Hans Falk
Year: 1964
Size: 46 x 32 cm / 18.1 x 12.6″
About this poster
Falk won an award for these abstract posters he designed for the Swiss National Exhibition in 1964. Each poster is identifiable not only by its predominant color scheme, but they are also numbered. There were originally seven posters in the series; among the 10 we are offering here there are several duplicates. This grouping contains two number 1s, 2, two number 3s, one number 4, two number 6s and one number 7. French version.
Artist: Hans Falk
Hans Falk was born in Zurich in 1918. He studied at the Lucerne School of Applied Arts and then completed an apprenticeship as a graphic designer while attending the Zurich School of Applied Arts. In 1942 he designed his first poster, entitled “Ferien” (holidays). This was the start of Hans Falk’s career as one of the best Swiss poster artists of his time.
From 1950 to 1955, Falk taught at the the Zu... more
Hans Falk was born in Zurich in 1918. He studied at the Lucerne School of Applied Arts and then completed an apprenticeship as a graphic designer while atten ...
From 1950 to 1955, Falk taught at the the Zu... more
Poster details
- Poster No.: 1180
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- Company: Expo - Schweizerische Landesausstellung, CH
- Printer: Div. CH Drucker
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- Size: 46 x 32 cm / 18.1 x 12.6″
- Printing technique:Offset print
- Condition:
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Excellent condition. Picture preserved completely. - Category:
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