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Posted The Village Voice: An Art Directors' History to Grids
Pictured above is the final cover of the final print edition of The Village Voice, which hits the streets on September 20. Photograph by Fred W. McDarrah, art director: Ashley Smestad Vélez.Since its founding in 1955 The Voice provided a venue for a...
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Posted A Photo Editor Remembers The Village Voice to Grids
By Meg HandlerThis week, the The Village Voice will cease publication of its print edition. [Editor's note: The final print issue of The Voice will publish on Wednesday, September 20.] For so many of us who still work (or don't...
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Posted SPD 52: Magazine of the Year Medal Finalists to Grids
On May 5 at the SPD 52 Awards Gala we'll be announcing the winner of this year's Magazine of the Year. Over the next two weeks we'll be running previews of other medal finalists, building up to the big celebration. Be sure...
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Posted SPD 52: Brand of the Year Medal Finalists to Grids
On May 5 at the SPD 52 Awards Gala we'll be announcing the winner of this year's App of the Year(tablet and mobile). Over the next two weeks we'll be running previews of other medal finalists, building up to the big celebration. Be...
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Posted A Celebration of the Life of George Pitts to Grids
Now available for viewing on YouTube is the complete memorial service for legendary photo editor/photographer/artist/teacher George Pitts. The three-hour celebration and remembrance was held on April 2 at the Parsons New School, and featured moving and inspiring presentations by Florian...
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Posted SPD 52: Website of the Year Medal Finalists to Grids
On May 5 at the SPD 52 Awards Gala we'll be announcing the winner of this year's Website of the Year. Over the next two weeks we'll be running previews of other medal finalists, building up to the big celebration. Be sure...
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Posted SPD 52 Video of the Year Medal Finalists to Grids
On May 5 at the SPD 52 Awards Gala we'll be announcing the winner of this year's Video of the Year. Over the next two weeks we'll be running previews of other medal finalists, building up to the big celebration. Be sure...
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Posted SPD 52: App of the Year Medal Finalists to Grids
On May 5 at the SPD 52 Awards Gala we'll be announcing the winner of this year's App of the Year (tablet and mobile). Over the next two weeks we'll be running previews of other medal finalists, building up to...
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Posted In Loving Memory: George Pitts to Grids
George PittsPhotography editor / photographer / artist / teacher10 September 1951 - 4 March 2017Please join family and friends in celebrating the life and legacy of George Pitts.Sunday, April 2, 2017, 2pmAlvin Johnson / J.M. Kaplan Hall66 West 12th St.,...
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Posted George Pitts, R.I.P. to Grids
Very sad news: Legendary photo director George Pitts passed away early Saturday morning, March 4, after a prolonged illness. George was a photo editor, writer, poet, painter, photographer, teacher, and much more. As longtime photo director of Vibe, and later...
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Posted 9/11 Covers, Part 1: 2001 to Grids
To note the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, SPD will be posting a series of collections of magazine covers published around the event. This first batch is covers published in September and October 2001, immediately after 9/11. (Above): The...
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Posted 9/11 Covers, Part 2: 2002 and 2006 to Grids
To note the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, SPD will be posting a series of collections of magazine covers published around the event. This second batch is covers published in 2002 and 2006, on the six month, one-year, and...
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Posted 9/11 Covers, Part 3: 2011 to Grids
To note the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, SPD will be posting a series of collections of magazine covers published around the event. This third set are covers published in 2011 for the 10th anniversary of the attacks. If...
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Posted THURSDAY NIGHT! Illustrated Covers of Viva Lewes by Neil Gower to Grids
TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE!!Illustrator/graphic artist Neil Gower has been creating covers for monthly UK regional entertainment magazine Viva Lewes since 2007. Gower creates the complete cover, image, typography, and logo, using a different stylized treatment for each issue; he has illustrated...
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Posted FIT Class of 2016 Masters of Fine Arts in Illustration - Event at Society of Illustrators to Grids
The Society of Illustrators and Fashion Institute of Technology are inviting art directors, reps, editors, and other creatives to BOOKENDS: MFA VISUAL THESIS, Thursday, June 9 at 6.30pm at the Society of Illustrators. It's a panel discussion and presentation by...
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Posted Magazine of the Year Finalist #6: Wired to Grids
On Friday, May 6, at the SPD Gala, we'll be announcing the winner of this year's Pub51 Magazine of the Year. Over the next two weeks we'll be running previews of the six finalists, building up to the big celebration. Be sure to check in...
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Posted Magazine of the Year Finalist #5: The New York Times Magazine to Grids
On Friday, May 6, at the SPD Gala, we'll be announcing the winner of this year's Pub51 Magazine of the Year. Over the next two weeks we'll be running previews of the six finalists, building up to the big celebration. Be sure to check in...
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Posted Magazine of the Year Finalist #4: New York to Grids
On Friday, May 6, at the SPD Gala, we'll be announcing the winner of this year's Pub51 Magazine of the Year. Over the next two weeks we'll be running previews of the six finalists, building up to the big celebration. Be sure to check in...
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Posted Magazine of the Year Finalist #3: More to Grids
On Friday, May 6, at the SPD Gala, we'll be announcing the winner of this year's Pub51 Magazine of the Year. Over the next two weeks we'll be running previews of the six finalists, building up to the big celebration....
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Posted Magazine of the Year Finalist #2: Elephant to Grids
On Friday, May 6, at the SPD Gala, we'll be announcing the winner of this year's Pub51 Magazine of the Year. Over the next two weeks we'll be running previews of the six finalists, building up to the big celebration....
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Posted Magazine of the Year Finalist #1: Eight By Eight to Grids
On Friday, May 6, at the SPD Gala, we'll be announcing the winner of this year's Pub51 Magazine of the Year. Over the next two weeks we'll be running previews of the six finalists, building up to the big celebration....
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Posted Wearing Two Hats: Deanna Donegan to Grids
On February 24, SPD and the Society of Illustrators are sponsoring the event Wearing Two Hats: the Double Threat, featuring Illustrators Who Design and Designers Who Illustrate. Moderated by Len Small, art director of Nautilus, the event will feature the multiple talents of Stephen...
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Posted Wearing Two Hats: Stephen Doyle to Grids
On February 24, SPD and the Society of Illustrators are sponsoring the event Wearing Two Hats: the Double Threat, featuring Illustrators Who Design and Designers Who Illustrate. Moderated by Len Small, art director of Nautilus, the event will feature the multiple talents of Stephen...
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Posted Wearing Two Hats: Matt Dorfman to Grids
On February 24, SPD and the Society of Illustrators are sponsoring the event Wearing Two Hats: the Double Threat, featuring Illustrators Who Design and Designers Who Illustrate. Moderated by Len Small, art director of Nautilus, the event will feature the multiple talents of Stephen...
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Posted Wearing Two Hats: Carlos Zamora to Grids
On February 24, SPD and the Society of Illustrators are sponsoring the event Wearing Two Hats: the Double Threat, featuring Illustrators Who Design and Designers Who Illustrate. Moderated by Len Small, art director of Nautilus, the event will feature the multiple talents of Stephen...
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Posted Wearing Two Hats: Melinda Beck to Grids
On February 24, SPD and the Society of Illustrators are sponsoring the event Wearing Two Hats: the Double Threat, featuring Illustrators Who Design and Designers Who Illustrate. Moderated by Len Small, art director of Nautilus, the event will feature the multiple talents of Stephen...
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Posted Wearing Two Hats: Martin Gee to Grids
On February 24, SPD and the Society of Illustrators are sponsoring the event Wearing Two Hats: the Double Threat, featuring Illustrators Who Design and Designers Who Illustrate. Moderated by Len Small, art director of Nautilus, the event will feature the...
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Posted Barack Obama: Portraits of a President - An interview with Richard Baker to Grids
Barack Obama: Portraits of a President is an essential evening of illustration brilliance featuring artists Barry Blitt, Steve Brodner, Anita Kunz, and Edel Rodriguez, sponsored by the Society of Publication Designers and hosted (and organized) by art director Richard Baker....
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Posted Barack Obama: Portraits of a President - November 17 in NYC to Grids
Barack Obama: Portraits of a President: Essential evening of illustration brilliance featuring artists Barry Blitt, Steve Brodner, Anita Kunz, and Edel Rodriguez, sponsored by the Society of Publication Designers and hosted (and organized) by art director Richard Baker. Get your...
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Posted Barack Obama: Portraits of a President - illustrations by Anita Kunz to Grids
Barack Obama: Portraits of a President: Essential evening of illustration brilliance featuring artists Barry Blitt, Steve Brodner, Anita Kunz, and Edel Rodriguez, sponsored by the Society of Publication Designers and hosted (and organized) by art director Richard Baker. Get your...
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