#silk screen

Bjorn Aronson “Adventureland” (1955)

Entering and exiting Disneyland (as well as later parks) guests are funneled through what Walt Disney envisioned as akin to the lobby of a movie theater, where posters attract moviegoers to current and upcoming features. The first posters were designed by graphic artist Bjorn Aronson, who used the silk-screen printing technique to create “large posters bright, colorful, and more importantly, attention grabbing.” 1

Aronson designed travel posters, “large, silk-screened graphics displayed at train depots, bus stations, and airports that could be read quickly and easily in a fast-paced society.” 1

Aronson’s large (54"x 36") posters are highly sought after, fetching large sums.

1 - Poster Art of the Disney Parks, Danny Handke and Vanessa Hunt (2012) is a wonderful resource

Bjorn Aronson “Fantasyland” (1955)

Entering and exiting Disneyland (as well as later parks) guests are funneled through what Walt Disney envisioned as akin to the lobby of a movie theater, where posters attract moviegoers to current and upcoming features. The first posters were designed by graphic artist Bjorn Aronson, who used the silk-screen printing technique to create “large posters bright, colorful, and more importantly, attention grabbing.” 1

Aronson designed travel posters, “large, silk-screened graphics displayed at train depots, bus stations, and airports that could be read quickly and easily in a fast-paced society.” 1

Aronson’s large (54"x 36") posters are highly sought after, fetching large sums.

1 - Poster Art of the Disney Parks, Danny Handke and Vanessa Hunt (2012) is a wonderful resource

Never Again! Fight Back!

Silk screen poster. 660x571mm, 26x22½ inches. Too Much Graphics, San Francisco. 1978.

The Briggs Initiative, known as Proposition 6, called for gay and lesbians to be banned from working in California State public schools. Proposed by State Senator John Briggs, the referendum was resoundingly voted down on November 7th, 1978.

The idea for the conservative-driven Proposition 6 began with a vote in Florida where Anita Bryant helped squash anti-discriminatory policies in regards to hiring school teachers. California Governor Ronald Reagan and President Jimmy Carter both opposed the bill and Harvey Milk was instrumental in helping to defeat it.