Stedelijk Museum Posters by Color

Discover the magnificent poster collection of the Stedelijk Museum

This book showcases 1,000 iconic posters from the Stedelijk Museum’s graphic design collection, offering a visual journey through mid-20th century design and cultural history.

The Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam is home to a vast and impressive collection of over 100,000 items, with 20,000 dedicated to graphic design. Inspired by the exhibition Everyday, Someday and Other Stories 1950–1980 in gallery 1.23, this book showcases a selection of posters from the museum’s extensive graphic design collection. Beginning with 1,000 iconic posters, the publication offers an in-depth exploration of visual storytelling, design trends, and cultural history from the mid-20th century, providing a unique insight into the evolution of graphic design.