The Life and Work of Abram Games, Wartime Poster Artist

Milton Keynes

Type:Talks

The Fellowship Auditorium, Bletchley Park, Bletchley, Buckinghamshire, MK3 6DS

Tel: 01908 640404

A picture of Abram Games with an ATS poster

About

Abram Games was one of the 20th Century's most innovative graphic designers. During World War Two he produced maps for the Army Bureau of Current Affairs, as well as book covers and insignias.

In 1942 he was appointed 'Official War Poster Artist' and went on to publish over 100 poster designs. His technique adhered to the philosophy of 'maximum meaning, minimum means' and produced powerful, memorable and distinctive work. So ground-breaking was his approach, some of his posters were thought too controversial to publish.

Join his daughter, Naomi, to discover more about his life and work as a wartime artist.

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Season (26 Apr 2025)
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Saturday11:00 - 12:30

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