Tibor Kalman, American, b. Hungary, 1949–1999 Search this
Firm:
M&Co, New York, New York, USA, 1979–1992 Search this
Medium:
Offset lithography
Dimensions:
1993-151-151a - 15.7 x 12.0 cm (6 1/4 x 4 3/4 in.)
1993-151-151b - 16.5 x 12.5 cm (6 7/16 x 4 7/8 in.)
1993-151-151c - 15.5 x 12 cm (6 1/8 x 4 5/8 in.)
Type:
graphic design
advertisement
Object Name:
advertisement
Place:
USA
Date:
ca. early 1980s
Catalogue Status:
Research in Progress
Description:
The three panels featuring large block letters in buff on a black background, when placed next to each other (left, S; center, T; right, IFF), spell Stiff, the eponymous record label. In the S panel, record album covers reproduced in miniature in the four corners, accompanied by brief descriptions in typewritten style, comprise the design. The T panel includes the Stiff Records logo, followed by the word, shirts, imprinted in a circle within the bottom of the T; the choice of available T-shirt slogans appears on either side. In the IFF panel, album titles are imprinted within the letters from bottom to top. All three panels list address information. The T and IFF panels also include mail order specifics.
