Gritty Semiotics: A History of Design in Philadelphia
The Kensington Riots. The birth of graffiti. Trials for sedition. Information architecture. The Monotype Factory, run by women. “Great Ideas of Western Man.” The Underground Railroad and Design Laboratories. AIGA Philadelphia explores the soul of a place, through the historical context of graphic design in Philadelphia, in an exhibition showcasing Philadelphia works both contemporary and historical. The city has been at the center of numerous movements and breakthroughs in design, all of which have contributed to a unique interplay between the fabric of the environment and design’s cultural force. Come experience these currents and their convergent paths as we aspire to better understand the direction that the craft is headed in the future
Opening Reception:
First Friday | June 7, 6-9pm
Exhibition:
May 27 – June 28
Address
72 North 2nd Street (at Arch Street) | Google Map
Hours
Wednesdays and Thursdays | 3:00-7:00pm
Fridays and Saturdays | 1:00-7:00pm
