Milton Glaser
Milton Glaser | |
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Glaser pictured at the Cooper Hewitt museum with his iconic Dylan poster in the background (2016) | |
| Born | June 26, 1929 The Bronx, New York, U.S. |
| Died | June 26, 2020 (aged 91) Manhattan, New York, U.S. |
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Shirley Girton (m. 1957) |
| Relatives | Steven Brower (first cousin once removed) |
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| Website | MiltonGlaser.com |
Milton Glaser (June 26, 1929 – June 26, 2020) was an American graphic designer whose most recognized works include the I ❤ NY logo, the 1966 Bob Dylan poster, as well as late 1960s publicity posters for the introduction of the Olivetti Valentine typewriter, and logos for DC Comics, Stony Brook University, Brooklyn Brewery, among others.
In 1954, he co-founded Push Pin Studios, co-founded New York magazine with Clay Felker, and established Milton Glaser, Inc. In 1969, he produced and designed "Short Subject", commonly known as "Mickey Mouse in Vietnam", a short 16mm anti-war film directed by Whitney Lee Savage (father of Adam Savage). His artwork has been featured in exhibits, and placed in permanent collections in many museums worldwide. During his long career he designed many posters, publications and architectural designs. He received many awards for his work, including the National Medal of the Arts award from President Barack Obama in 2009, the first time a graphic designer received this award.