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Minimalist Posters of Iconic Movie Masks

By Judy Berman on

What do Batman, Darth Vader, and the Phantom of the Opera have in common? Well, besides being fictional characters, they all wear instantly recognizable masks. Spanish graphic designer Alejandro de Antonio Fernández has recognized this and created a collection of bold, somewhat minimalist posters celebrating film’s most iconic masks, from The Silence of the Lambs to V for Vendetta. Check out a selection of our favorites from the series after the jump, then visit Behance to see the rest, and purchase affordable prints at Society 6, perhaps for the cinephile (or Anonymous member) on your holiday shopping list. … Read More

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Clever Minimalist Movie Posters

By Alison Nastasi on

We’re big fans of minimalist posters around here, which is why Matt Owen’s sleek and sharp minimalist movie posters caught the attention of our adoring peepers. The Arkansas designer felt inspired by the likes of Hitchcock’s finest and other cinematic greats to create these bold, yet somehow still subtle, interpretations of movies in glorious poster form. See if you agree with us past the break, where we highlight several minimal works of art that provide maximum satisfaction. … Read More

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Gallery: Genis Carreras’ Mininimalist Philosophy Posters

By Caroline Stanley on

If you’re always embarrassing yourself by mixing up your -isms, then Philographics, a series of minimalist posters by London-based graphic designer Genis Carreras that we spotted on ANIMAL might come in handy. His playful graphics not only explain philosophical belief systems using basic shapes — but thanks to a punchy palette, they’d also make an attractive (not to mention highbrow!) addition to any apartment’s walls. Click through our slide show to see a selection of our favorites, and head over to Society6 to grab the poppy print that speaks to you. … Read More

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Gallery: Minimalist Pop Culture Pictogram Posters

By Caroline Stanley on

Have you ever wished that someone would distill Darth Vader’s life story into a handful of crudely drawn images? Well, you’re in luck! Earlier today our friends over at Brain Pickings tipped us off to a set of clever pop culture pictogram posters by the Milan-based creative agency H-57 that tackle the histories of subjects who range from Jesus to Michael Jackson. “The pictogram history posters were born out of an art-like collaboration with the website First Floor Under, which is a creativity and photography blog, a digital publishing house,” explains a representative from H-57. “We want to create many of them to give our point of view on the most famous world stories. Unfortunately, the ones with tragic ending are the funniest and most interesting.” Click through to see what they’ve come up with so far, and stay tuned for the promised next additions to the series — Napoleon and Vlad Dracula. … Read More

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Minimalist Typography Film Posters

By Caroline Stanley on

As big fans of both typography and minimalist film posters, a new series by 28-year-old Swedish illustrator and graphic designer Patrik Svensson seems like it was made specifically for us. “I have always been a fan of designers that integrate with the viewer to create a sort of game together,” he explains. “I always strive to leave some space for the viewer to fill.” Click through for his creative take on films that range from childhood favorites like The Karate Kid and Home Alone to classics like The Shawshank Redemption and The Usual Suspects. … Read More

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Pictogram Posters of Stanley Kubrick’s Films

By Marina Galperina on

Who else could summarize Stanley Kubrick‘s cinematic oeuvre into a series of perfect minimalist posters but the web-beloved Swedish graphic designer Viktor Hertz? Following up on his series of Pictogram Posters, Hertz serves up an all Kubrick pictogram extravaganza for an online exhibition in honor of the director at the French Cinémathèqu. Check out his brilliant series featuring the unsettling proportions of Lolita the picto-”nymph,” Private Pile’s tragic end and Alex DeLarge made villainous with signature bowler hat, cane, and lashes. … Read More

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Wanted: Minimalist Music Genre Posters

By Caroline Stanley on

For a new limited-edition poster series curated by Edit, a New York City-based creative technologist and art director, each designer was asked to represent a musical genre using one element and one typeface (stating the genre). Click through to check out the stunning results, which cover the entire musical gamut — from metal all the way to Detroit techno. … Read More

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Wanted: Eric Slager’s Minimalist Muppets Poster

By Caroline Stanley on

“In the spirit of trying new things, I wanted to try some minimalism that wasn’t a movie poster,” explains graphic designer Eric Slager on his blog. “Throw in my recent trip to the Jim Henson’s Fantastic World exhibit at the Museum of Science & Industry, and the ever-expanding buzz around the new Jason Segel… Read More

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Minimalist Prints Inspired by 2001: A Space Odyssey

By Caroline Stanley on

UK-based, self-taught graphic designer Simon Page has a background in mathematics and programming. “For me the main connection between math and design is pure and simple, it’s geometry,” he explained to Grain Edit earlier this year. “The golden ratio is probably one of the most popular examples of math and design coming together but look back at the works of Leonardo Da Vinci, for instance, he used mathematics all the time in his art. I also believe some of the best designers work with math, in a number of aspects, even though they probably do it completely subconsciously.”

Click through to check out the full series, and if you like what you see, find a selection of pieces available for sale on his Tumblr. … Read More