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Jūlijs Madernieks, Ornaments (1913)

Added by UF x Design 850 on Jan 25th, 2025

Date

1913

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These are a series of reproductions of original typefaces from the Jūlijs Madernieks’ book Ornament, in which he developed intricate typefaces that reflected Latvian culture and identity (IMMA). Madernieks was a Latvian designer whose work often took inspiration from traditional textiles (RSDA).

Information sources: 
Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA)
Riga School of Design and Art (RSDA)

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Collection of the Latvian National Museum of Art
Source: www.rdmv.lv
Collection of the Latvian National Museum of Art
Displayed as part of the exhibition Self- Determination A Global Perspective.
Source: Original photo taken at the Irish Museum of Modern Art
Displayed as part of the exhibition Self- Determination A Global Perspective.