A Tale of Today: Yinka Shonibare CBE exhibition graphic design, identity, and communications materials

Studio Blue
2019

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Photo © Michael Tropea.
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Photo © Michael Tropea.
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Photo © Michael Tropea.
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Invitation suite to the exhibition opening.
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For this exhibition, which incorporates the critical work of contemporary artist Yinka Shonibare within a Gilded-age mansion, we paired two typefaces  — one that’s flowery and another that’s minimalist — in an effort to suggest a new design language that represents a mix of cultures and histories. 

Client
The Richard H. Driehaus Museum
Creative Director
Cheryl Towler Weese
Senior Designer
J. Brad Sturm
Designer
Joel De Leon
Installation Photography
Michael Tropea
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