Design Without Borders
Posted on October 25, 2007
Filed Under IN THE KNOW, VISUAL ARTS
For the first time, la creme de la creme of the graphic design and visual art world, as well as members of the International Council of Graphic Design Associations, students and professors will meet to exchange, discuss and share their creativity. Over the last 44 years, Icograda has been one of the leading forces in the ever so innovative world of graphic design; this year the Icograda World Design Congress takes us to La Habana for its 2007 event. Until October 26th Cuba’s cultural center will be the capital for international communication and graphic design. The themes of this year’s event are Design and Culture. Speakers from Brazil, Korea, Canada, the UK , Cuba and the US will cover topics like the influence of urban and traditional cultures on communication, the impact of new technologies on graphic design, and the role graphic design can play in economic development. The highlight’s of the 2007 edition is the Eduardo Munoz Bachs retropsective. This exciting exhibition features the finest collection of work by the Cuban visual artist, whose posters have illustrated some of Cuba’s most celebrated movies. The retrospective is presented in association with the prestigious Cuban Cinema Institute (ICAIC). Who would have thought Cuba and the US could work together for the sake of art and culture.
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