The GPO Poster Advisory Group: A Short and Colourful History with Matt Tantony
In 1934, the Post Office assembled a group of eminent art experts who sought out high-quality art for use in publicity posters. They commissioned work from many British artists, including Bloomsbury’s own Vanessa Bell. But her design proved so controversial it helped trigger the Poster Advisory Group’s acrimonious collapse after only a few years. What went wrong? Postal Museum Archivist Matt Tantony explores the incredible archival evidence from this short-lived experiment in public art.
Admission
£3.00
£2.50 for concessions (60+).
Free for accompanied children under 12 years old.
Website
https://gpoposteradvisorygrouptalk.eventbrite.co.uk
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