Title

+ & - = X: 20 years of typo-graphics from the Tokyo Type Directors Club

Collective title

exhibition organised by the Faculty Gallery, Monash Art & Design and endorsed by Icograda

Venues

UTS Gallery (14 August 2007 – 14 September 2007)

Date

(2007)

Summary

Multi-artist exhibition. Located: Australia (NSW). Graphic design

Countries of context

Australia | Japan

Abstract

Since 1990, the Tokyo Type Directors Club has staged an annual international design competition to celebrate the visual expression of letters. Along with international judges, fifteen of Japan's leading typographers and graphic designers assess the best work. The award's freshness and vitality has constantly challenged what is thought of as typography and type design.

For this exhibition, John Warwicker, of maverick art and design collective tomato, has curated a selection from the competition's history to be shown alongside this year's nominees and award winners. This is a rare opportunity to see original work by the world's leading type designers on display in Sydney, ranging from posters, character design and editorial/book design, to packaging and experimental work. [gallery media]