Poster exhibition „Ferne Länder, ferne Zeiten“

The poster show „Ferne Länder, ferne Zeiten“ at the Museum Folkwang in Essen is a highlight for anyone interested in the beginnings of poster design in tourism in Germany. Curated by the Deutsches Plakat Museum, this unique exhibition offers a fascinating insight into the history and development of illustrated poster advertising.

The exhibition, which has been on view since 15 March and can be visited until 7 July 2024, shows an extensive collection of posters depicting the early days of tourism. The many small details to discover in the posters, which were designed with hand-drawn typography, are particularly great. Many of the typefaces created for these posters later served as templates for entire type families.

It is also worth highlighting that many of these posters were printed in an extremely elaborate way. The craftsmanship behind these works makes them true works of art. A visit to the exhibition is a special experience not only for art and graphic design lovers, but also for anyone interested in the historical development of tourism and the cultural changes of the early 20th century.

The Deutsches Plakat Museum, which has been an independent department of the Museum Folkwang since 2008, was founded in 1974 as a municipal museum with the help of private initiatives and support from industry. It holds one of the largest specialist collections in the world and is unique in Germany. The collection comprises an impressive variety of historical posters that are not only visually appealing but also provide valuable information about the culture and society of their time.

Take the opportunity to visit this exhibition at the Museum Folkwang in Essen, and enjoy your poster design journey through the beginnings of German tourism!