IRAN

More than two decades ago, in 2005, I drew the attached illustration to depict the political tension of the time, commissioned by the famous American magazine The Progressive. Now, for some reason, it came to my mind again.

IN PARIS - WITH ESCHER

 

A friend of mine in Paris sent me a message saying that she had seen my work at the major retrospective Escher exhibition at the Monnaie de Paris museum. Alongside the master's works, the exhibition also featured pieces by several artists who can be considered precursors or successors of M. C. Escher. Piranesi was there as a predecessor, Reutersvard as a contemporary, and I was there as a successor with my work Stairs. Since the exhibition, which has been open since November, will only be open until March 1, I had to hurry. I was really surprised by how many people are still interested in Escher today. The gatekeeper threw up his hands: all tickets had been sold in advance. I was forced to admit that I also had something hanging in one of the rooms, so I was lucky enough to get in after all. The Stairs (sometimes also exhibited under the title Time Sights) was transferred to the Paris exhibition from the Maurits Collection in Italy. It seems that I have several pictures in the Maurits Collection, at least according to the information on the Internet. I am also attaching The Corner House. 

NEW YEAR WITH DAILY HELLER

"The Daily Heller" is a long-running column by renowned design critic, author, and former New York Times art director Steven Heller, published regularly in *PRINT* Magazine and on Instagram. The column features Heller's commentary, essays, and observations on graphic design, typography, art, popular culture, and New York City, often incorporating historical design elements, personal anecdotes, and critiques of contemporary visual trends. A few years ago, he featured my work in a separate daily article, which you can see by clicking here, he has featured some of my drawings in other publications (click here to see them), and now he begins his article about the theater poster exhibition in Sofia by featuring my work. Click here. Thanks Steve! (We met many years ago in the editorial office of the New York Times.)

NEW WEBSITE

Greetings to all Utisz Blog readers and viewers. Let me also draw your attention to the new web page, in which we have collected my old and new works - fine art, design and literature - with the designer Csongor Zeitler. Click here: www.istvanorosz.com Thank you for sharing your opinions with us.

AN ALMOST TWENTY-YEAR-OLD POSTER

 

History often repeats itself. Sometimes something similar can happen to graphic designers. In 2006, almost twenty years ago, the art director of the famous magazine The Progressive commissioned me to draw the cover of the magazine, referring to the escalating US-Iran conflict. Later, I also created the idea of ​​Mickey Mouse threatening a lion as a poster. Well, Let me show it  again.

HOMAGE TO KARI PIIPPO

Virtual exhibition to the memory of Kari Piippo. Click here to go to the virtual gallery.

SPQR - OPTICAL ILLUSION

 SPQR an initialism for Senatus Populusque Romanus (The Senate and People of Rome) is an emblematic phrase referring to the government of the Roman Republic. The inscription can still be seen in many places in Rome today as well. Among other things, on the covers of the manholes. I even took a photo of one. Here it is, upside down. When I turn the picture over, a special optical illusion appears. The prominent positive shapes of the picture change into recessed negative shapes. The phenomenon follows from the knowledge that light mostly comes from above. Learned knowledge, but perhaps more inherited knowledge. "Lux desuper venit" Mistical, isn't it!?