Modernism on two planes: A conversation with Wim Crouwel and Massimo Vignelli
Photo by Kevin McCauley
The grandfathers of modernism, Wim Crouwel and Massimo Vignelli graced the AIGA/NY chapter on Thursday 25 October, with anecdotes of their personal lives their careers as designers—for them, one in the same. Each spoke about several projects selected by Alice Twemlow, chair of the MFA Design Criticism program at SVA, who moderated this historical evening. In fact, this is the first time that Wim Crouwel has spoken in New York since 1965.
Labeled as modernists, Mr. Vignelli and Mr. Crouwel embrace the same ideology, methods and approaches to design; however, their solutions are quite unique from another as are their personalities.
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If you wish to find out more about Wim Crouwel and Massimo Vignelli‘s personalities please check out these two questionnaires that were conducted exclusively for AIGA/NY.
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Wow, would love to have gone to that. Very interesting, and the questionnaires are a nice idea.
There was a very brief mention in the most recent Grafik magazine that there is going to be a Crouwel exhibition in London next year to celebrate his 80th birthday. Will let you know if I find out any more details.
cool. thanks. I’ll be there for sure!
Crouwel exhibition in London. Sounds good!