Milton Glaser (1929 - 2020)
Milton Glaser
Milton Glaser was an American graphic designer. His designs include the I Love New York logo, a 1966 poster for Bob Dylan, and the logos for DC Comics, Stony Brook University, and Brooklyn Brewery.
In 1954, he also co-founded Push Pin Studios, co-founded New York magazine with Clay Felker, and established Milton Glaser, Inc. In 1969, he produced and designed "Short Subject", commonly known as "Mickey Mouse in Vietnam", a short 16mm anti-war film directed by Whitney Lee Savage (father of Adam Savage). His artwork has been featured in exhibits, and placed in permanent collections in many museums worldwide. Throughout his long career, he designed many posters, publications and architectural designs. He received many awards for his work, including the National Medal of the Arts award from President Barack Obama in 2009 and was the first graphic designer to receive this award.
| Date and place of birt: | 26 june 1929, New York City, USA |
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| Date and place of death: | 26 june 2020, New York City, USA |
| Nationality: | USA |
| Period of activity: | XX, XXI century |
| Specialization: | Artist, Designer, Graphic artist, Painter |
| Art style: | Hard-edge painting, Contemporary art |
