Theo H. Ballmer
- Introduction
- Théo Ballmer (1902-1965) A Swiss graphic designer, photographer, and professor. He is best known for his Modernist poster designs which influenced the development of the International Typographic Style.
- Wikidata
- Q2416828
- Introduction
- Studied at the Bauhaus, 1928-1930.
- Nationality
- Swiss
- Gender
- Male
- Roles
- Artist, Teacher, Graphic Artist, Photographer, Poster Artist
- Names
- Theo Ballmer, Theo H. Ballmer
- Ulan
- 500060722
Exhibitions
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513: Design for Modern Life
Ongoing
MoMA
Collection gallery
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Shaping Modernity 1880–1980
Mar 28, 2012–Sep 8, 2013
MoMA
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The New Typography
Dec 23, 2009–Jul 25, 2010
MoMA
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Bauhaus 1919–1933: Workshops for Modernity
Nov 8, 2009–Jan 25, 2010
MoMA
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Architecture & Design: North Gallery Rotation 2
Dec 14, 2005–Apr 6, 2006
MoMA
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Theo H. Ballmer has
8 exhibitionsonline.
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Theo H. Ballmer Neues Bauen (New Building) (Poster for Deutsche Werkbund Exhibition at the Kunstgewerbe Museum, Zürich) 1928
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Theo H. Ballmer Neues Bauen (New Building) (Poster for Deutsche Werkbund Exhibition at the Kunstgewerbe Museum, Zürich) 1928
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Ernst Mumenthaler, Theo H. Ballmer Norm (Poster for an exhibition of Swiss industrial design at the Kunstgewerbemuseum Zürich) 1928
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Theo H. Ballmer Bureau Bale 1928
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Theo H. Ballmer Büro (Office) (Poster for a Basel office design exhibition) 1928
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