Work in Progress — French Moderns



A preview of work in progress on an upcoming exhibition of French paintings.

The BMA is hosting an exhibition title Monet to Matisse: French Moderns, 1850–1950 in the new year. These are early design studies for exhibition branding and a visualization of the thought process behind the design. Design direction and design by myself, with additional design by Mary Pat McGlawn.

Final title lock up for the exhibition.
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Type specimen scans from period French foundry specimen books.
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Penelope specimens
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Poster for Le Théâtre – Scène National de Saint-Nazaire, by Atelier ter Bekke & Behage, part of larger mood board. This served as inspiration for the "flags" and color palette.
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Early versions of "flags" using modified Penelope.
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Refined version of "flags".
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Variations on full title lock-up, further refinement of the flags, alternating directions.
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Variations on the flag approach, with exhibition images, drawing color palette from the images.
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