Milton Glaser

Milton Glaser
Glaser in 2000
Born(1929-06-26)June 26, 1929
The Bronx, New York, U.S.
DiedJune 26, 2020(2020-06-26) (aged 91)
Manhattan, New York, U.S.
Education
Known forI Love New York logo
Spouse
Shirley Girton
(m. 1957)
RelativesSteven Brower (first cousin once removed)
AwardsCooper-Hewitt National Design Award Lifetime Achievement, 2004
National Medal of Arts, 2009
WebsiteMiltonGlaser.com

Milton Glaser (June 26, 1929 – June 26, 2020) was an American graphic designer, recognized for his designs, including the I Love New York logo;[1][2] a 1966 poster for Bob Dylan; the logos for DC Comics, Stony Brook University, Brooklyn Brewery; and his graphic work on the introduction of the iconic 1969 Olivetti Valentine typewriter.[3]

In 1954, he also co-founded Push Pin Studios, co-founded New York magazine with Clay Felker, and established Milton Glaser, Inc. In 1969, he produced and designed "Short Subject", commonly known as "Mickey Mouse in Vietnam", a short 16mm anti-war film directed by Whitney Lee Savage (father of Adam Savage). His artwork has been featured in exhibits, and placed in permanent collections in many museums worldwide. Throughout his long career, he designed many posters, publications and architectural designs. He received many awards for his work, including the National Medal of the Arts award from President Barack Obama in 2009 and was the first graphic designer to receive this award.

  1. ^ Leland, John (July 29, 2016). "The Master Designer: Milton Glaser Still Hearts New York". The New York Times. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
  2. ^ McGookin, Steve (September 28, 2007). "Fifty Years Of Loss". Forbes. Archived from the original on November 18, 2007. Retrieved April 26, 2008.
  3. ^ Rosario Spagnolello (May 28, 2020). "Valentine, Italy's Iconic Ruby Red Typewriter". Elle Decor.

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