1901
Inspired by the works of Privat Livemont and the originator of the style, Alphonse Mucha. Mucha’s work became the signature look of Art Nouveau, rooted in nature, femininity, and ornamental detail.
These posters weren’t just advertisements, they were fine art displayed in public, transforming city streets into open-air galleries. People were captivated. Crowds tore them from walls to collect, admire, and treasure. Today, they remain highly sought after.
1912
This poster is designed in the “Plakatstil” (German Poster style), inspired by the works of Lucian Bernhard, Hans Rudi Erdt, and Ludwig Hohlwein. It is characterized by simplicity, bold typography, flat colors, and strong, clear visuals, making it ideal for commercial advertising. This style significantly influenced modern advertising, graphic design, and poster art.
1927
This poster from the Art Deco period is inspired by the geometric designs of renowned graphic designers and poster artists such as A.M. Cassandre, Jean Carlu, Charles Loupot, Severo Pozzati (Sepo), and others.
1930
Another poster from the Art Deco period, inspired by the designs of renowned graphic designers and poster artists such as A.M. Cassandre, Paul Colin, Jean Carlu, Charles Loupot, Severo Pozzati (Sepo), and others.
1939
A WWII-era poster for blackout lamps.
For my research on lightbulbs, I visited the Philips Museum and came across a rare example of this type of bulb. In 1939, as the threat of war loomed, the Netherlands began preparing for potential nighttime air raids by testing and producing blackout lamps. Designed to emit minimal, shielded light, these lamps symbolized resilience—providing essential illumination while keeping homes and factories safe from enemy detection at night.