Elaine Lustig Cohen
1927–2016
Introduction
Elaine Lustig Cohen (March 6, 1927 – October 4, 2016) was an American graphic designer, artist and archivist. She is best known for her work as a graphic designer during the 1950s and 60s, having created over 150 designs for book covers and museum catalogs. Her work has played a significant role in the evolution of American modernist graphic design, integrating European avant-garde with experimentation to create a distinct visual vocabulary. Cohen later continued her career as a fine artist working in a variety of media. In 2011, she was named an AIGA Medalist for her achievements in graphic design.
Wikidata identifier
Q16090480
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Introduction
An American painter and graphic designer known primarily for her modernist book jackets and typographic work. She worked in her husband Alvin Lustig's studio until his death in 1955, when she took over his projects. She designed the architectural lettering for the Seagram Building in NYC, worked with the publishers New Directions and Meridian, and designed catalogs for the Smithsonian and the Jewish Museum.
Roles
Artist, collector, designer, graphic designer, painter
ULAN identifier
500055949
Names
Elaine Lustig Cohen, Elaine Firstenberg, Elaine Lustig
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