Architecture poster exclusive

The graphic representation of architecture is something that gets our pulses racing, combining, as it does, two of our favourite disciplines in one very attractive package. So we’ll be heading out to Toronto this fall to take in ‘Graphic Virtuosity’, an exhibition of architectural posters from the extensive collection of Canadian architect and architectural historian, Robert G. Hill at Toronto University’s Eric Arthur Gallery.

Hill’s collection was assembled over a 40-year period, between 1960 and 2000, and comprises almost 1,600 posters assembled from museums and institutions in 20 different countries spanning Europe, Asia and North America. The exhibition consequently charts the history of the discipline, taking in key developments over time and around the globe, such as the conceptual representation of architectural ideas and the use of models, drawings and typography, all of which are employed to simultaneously promote the architect and architect’s work.

The exhibition doesn’t open until 10th September but such is our enthusiasm for the subject that clearly we couldn’t wait till then. Hence we’ve been given an exclusive preview to whet our appetite a little, which you can view by clicking here...

20 August 2007 | Art