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Introduction
Massimo Vignelli (Italian pronunciation: [ˈmassimo viɲˈɲɛlli]; January 10, 1931 – May 27, 2014) was an Italian designer who worked in a number of areas including packaging, houseware, furniture, public signage, and showroom design. He was the co-founder of Vignelli Associates, with his wife, Lella. His motto was, "If you can design one thing, you can design everything," which the broad range of his work reflects. Vignelli worked firmly within the modernist tradition. His style stressed simplicity by using basic geometric shapes.
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Introduction
Graphic designer active in New York City from the 1960s, known for his Modernist work for book covers, furniture and corporate logos, and especially a design of the New York City subway map.
Nationalities
Italian, Milanese
Gender
Male
Roles
Artist, Architect, Designer, Graphic Designer, Industrial Designer
Name
Massimo Vignelli
Ulan
500078468
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Works

69 works online

Exhibitions

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Publications

  • MoMA Highlights: 375 Works from The Museum of Modern Art Introduction by Glenn D. Lowry, 2019 Flexibound, 408 pages
  • MoMA Now: Highlights from The Museum of Modern Art—Ninetieth Anniversary Edition Introduction by Glenn D. Lowry, 2019 Hardcover, 424 pages
  • The Great New York Subway Map Emiliano Ponzi, 2018 Hardcover, 40 pages
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