New Monograph 'Herbert Matter: Artist Magician' Released After Long Delay
A new monograph titled 'Herbert Matter: Artist Magician' by Peter Hill has been published this month by October Works. The book documents the career of Swiss-born designer and photographer Herbert Matter (1907-1984), known for his iconic posters for the Swiss Tourist Office in the 1930s and his work in the United States. The release follows a previously planned monograph that was never printed due to unresolved permissions issues. The volume contains over 300 pages showcasing Matter's graphic design, photography, film, and other works across various categories. The author, Peter Hill, was a friend and teacher of Matter, providing a personal perspective on the artist's extensive output.
Key facts
- The monograph 'Herbert Matter: Artist Magician' by Peter Hill was published this month.
- Herbert Matter was a Swiss-born designer, photographer, and poster maker (1907-1984).
- Matter created famous posters for the Swiss Tourist Office in 1935-1936.
- A previous monograph was completed but never printed due to permissions conflicts.
- The book features over 300 pages of Matter's work across multiple disciplines.
Entities
Artists
- Herbert Matter
- Peter Hill
- Paul Rand
- Fernand Leger
- Amédée Ozenfant
- El Lissitzky
- Man Ray
- A.M. Cassandre
- Le Corbusier
- Alexey Brodovitch
Institutions
- Yale University
- Museum of Modern Art
- Ecole des Beaux-Arts
- Academie Moderne
- Deberny and Piegnot
- Harper's Bazaar
- Saks Fifth Avenue
- Vogue
- Container Corporation of America
- Knoll
- October Works
Locations
- Engelberg
- Switzerland
- Genf
- Paris
- France
- New York
- United States