Avant Garde Volume 1
Date
1968
Credits
- Herb Lubalin 7 Designer
Format
- Magazine 814
Publishers
Media
- paper 1932
Techniques
- printing 796
Dimensions
- Width
- 49cm
Locations Made
- United States 985
Herb Lubalin was an American graphic designer known for his innovative approach to typography and layout. A pivotal role was played by him in developing Avant Garde magazine in the 1960s, which explored contemporary arts, cultures, and design. This issue's cover, published in January 1968, features bold typography and vibrant colors that reflect the period's modernist aesthetic. On the cover, a stylized figure represents the fusion of identity and art, a theme prevalent during the 1960s. As well as serving as a visual statement, this design represents the magazine's mission to push the boundaries of creativity.
