The "Lincoln Park" poster is a notable work by John Massey, a prominent figure in American graphic design. Serving as the Director of Design and Corporate Communications at the Container Corporation of America from 1964 to 1983, and later as a research professor emeritus of graphic design at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) from 1984 to 2000, Massey played a pivotal role in shaping modernist design in the United States.
This poster is part of a series of civic designs created by Massey to promote Chicago's public resources, including Lincoln Park, Lake Michigan, the Adler Planetarium, and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. His work is characterized by a blend of European modernism—drawing from movements like the Bauhaus and the Swiss International Style—and American modernist principles. Massey's designs are known for their minimalist aesthetics, geometric forms, and a harmonious balance between typography and imagery.
The "Lincoln Park" poster exemplifies Massey's ability to distill the essence of a location into abstract visual elements, capturing the dynamic and multifaceted nature of one of Chicago's most cherished public spaces. His contributions have left a lasting impact on the field of graphic design, influencing both his contemporaries and future generations of designers.
