NEWS AND EVENTS

Posters For All
River Edge. N.J.– Posters for All- An exhibit of original vintage advertising posters from 1890 through 1990 will be on view for three days only at Frame King
Gallery in the Decorating Exchange, October 15th,16th and 17th, 2009. Gallery hours are 10 - 5 Tuesday through Saturday with a special opening reception Thursday October 15th from 3 - 9 p.m.. Frame King is located at 3 New Bridge Road, River Edge, 1/4 mi. north of Riverside Square Mall in Bergen County N.J. call 201 947 0040 or visit framek.com for more information.
Advertising posters have been collected and valued as art since the advent of color lithography. The "father of the poster" Jules Cheret, studied in Amer ica before revolutionizing advertising with his skillful use four colors looking more like twenty. His graceful women sold everything from bicycles to kerosene and continue to beguile us today. The art form gained new strength from movements such as Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Arts and Crafts, Expressionism, even mid century modern and Pop art, and artists such as Mucha, Broders, Cappiello and Warhol.
The exhibit and sale features over 150 posters ranging in size and price from 7" x 9" to 6' x 12' and from $150 to $15,000. A special wine and cheese preview for collectors and designers will begin at 1p.m. October 15th and will feature a lecture by Linda Tarasuk. Ms. Tarasuk is a noted authority on posters and will provide great insight into their history, charm and appreciation. Framing, shipping, delivery and hanging will be available. For more information call Tracey Taylor or Mike Fitzsimmons at NJDX 201 342 0110 or 201 947 0040