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Fit to Print

Intro

Fit to Print: Defining Moments from the Fairfax Photo Archive selected by Mike Bowers. The Library has invited renowned Australian photojournalist Mike Bowers to select some of his favourite images from the Fairfax Photo Archive.

With images printed from the original glass-plate negatives the exhibition explores how the pioneers of press photography in Australia developed their storytelling skills while also creating a lasting record of Australian society in the opening decades of the twentieth century.

Services

Exhibition Branding
Illustration
Graphic Design

Fit to Print

Intro

Fit to Print: Defining Moments from the Fairfax Photo Archive selected by Mike Bowers. The Library has invited renowned Australian photojournalist Mike Bowers to select some of his favourite images from the Fairfax Photo Archive.

With images printed from the original glass-plate negatives the exhibition explores how the pioneers of press photography in Australia developed their storytelling skills while also creating a lasting record of Australian society in the opening decades of the twentieth century.

Services

Exhibition Branding
Illustration
Graphic Design

Date

Apr 2024

Client

National Library of Australia + Design Community

Industry

Cultural Institution

Timeline

6 Months

The Opportunity

Working alongside the National Library project team and Design Community, Artikel Design developed a visual identity and exhibition graphics to reflect the rich stories from the Fairfax Photo Archive.

This project included the conceptualisation and delivery of all 2D graphic and illustrative elements utilised throughout the exhibition space, the visual identity, and various other design elements. During the creative process, Artikel explored various mediums and illustrative styles to effectively visually communicate the stories from the Fairfax Photo Archive, images printed from the original glass-plate negatives.

The work created by Artikel amplifies the voices and journeys explored by the National Library in a layered and emotionally resonant way.

Through thoughtful visual storytelling and a considered conceptual approach, Artikel delivered a cohesive suite of design outcomes that both honour the photographic narrative of Fit to Print and support the functional requirements of the exhibition.