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On view at the AIGA National Design Center (May 1–June 18)

Interest in type, typefaces, typography and fonts has grown far beyond the graphic design community, yet few truly understand how and why these vital components of design are created and applied. This exhibition, organized by Monotype and designed by AIGA Medalist and Pentagram partner Abbott Miller for the AIGA National Design Center, celebrates 100 years of type as a constant influence in the world around us.

Gathering rare and unique works from premier archives in the United States and London, “Century” will serve as the hub of a series of presentations, workshops and events held at the AIGA gallery as well as the Type Directors Club and the Herb Lubalin Study Center of Design and Typography at Cooper Union in New York City. The “Century” exhibition features a range of artifacts representing the evolution from typeface conception to fonts in use. Typeface production drawings by the preeminent designers of the last 100 years, proofs, type posters and announcement broadsides are supplemented by publications, advertising, ephemera and packaging.

PARTNERS
Exhibiting and event partners for the exhibition include Monotype, AIGA, Pentagram, Mohawk Paper, The Type Directors Club, Condé Nast, Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum, The Type Archive, The Herb Lubalin Study Center at Cooper Union, Alan Kitching and The Museum of Printing.

EXHIBITION DESIGN: Abbott Miller, Pentagram

SEE THE EXHIBITION
The exhibition is on view from May 1 at the AIGA National Design Center in New York City. The exhibition is free and open to the public.

GALLERY HOURS
Monday through Wednesday: 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Friday: 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
*Please note: The gallery will be closed on Thursdays from 1:00–6:00 p.m. for pre-registered and private tours

AIGA National Design Center Gallery
164 Fifth Avenue (between 21st and 22nd Streets)
New York, NY 10010
212 807 1990

OPENING RECEPTION
AIGA members and the public are invited to view the exhibition at a reception in conjunction with NYCxDesign on Wednesday, May 14 from 6:00–8:00 p.m. at the AIGA National Design Center.

RELATED EVENTS
During the exhibition, a series of related workshops called “Century Expanded” will take place at the Type Directors Club and the Herb Lubalin Study Center of Design and Typography at Cooper Union in New York City.