Chicago Public Library
This stunning poster was designed in 1966 by John Rieben for Container Corporation of America’s Chicago Cultural Communication Project.
In collaboration with Mr. Rieben, we are releasing the print in a limited-edition. The posters were printed by Brooklyn's Haven Press, a leader in silk screen printing.
● Limited-edition
● Hand-printed serigraph (silkscreen)
● Printed on 100% cotton Coventry Rag archival paper
● Dimensions: 28 x 40 inches
About the designer
John Rieben (born 1935) is an internationally recognized graphic designer whose career has included serving as the Manager of Design at the Container Corporation of America, Director of Communications at Raychem Corporation and Vice-President and Creative Director at Mobium/RR Donnelley. Mr. Rieben has taught graphic design at the university level and is now Professor Emeritus at the University of Wisconsin, Madison.
Mr. Rieben’s work is in several prestigious collections including the Museum of Modern Art. Mr. Rieben’s designs have been featured in a number of publications including Who’s Who in Graphic Arts and Steven Bateman’s 2011 book Symbol.