Topkapi
1997 · Pasted gelatin silver print, torn-and-pasted printed paper, and ink on paper
20 5/8 × 16 1/4" (52.4 × 41.3 cm)
Museum of Modern Art
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Elaine Lustig Cohen
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Museum of Modern Art, New York
1966
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Elaine Lustig Cohen was an American graphic designer and typographer whose work defined the visual language of postwar American modernism. She designed book jackets, logos, and exhibition graphics with a disciplined approach to geometric form and sans-serif typography, establishing a stark aesthetic that prioritized clarity and functional elegance. Her practice extended to the design of complete visual systems for publishers and cultural institutions, making her a foundational figure in the professionalization of graphic design in the United States.
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