Foire Suisse d'Echantillons Bâle (1961)

Poster stamp1960sIndustry
Written By Zara Picken

Year: 1961

Format: Poster Stamp

Illustrator: Fritz Bühler (1909-1963)

Client: Foire Suisse d'Echantillons Bâle

Details: This poster stamp publicised the Foire Suisse d'Echantillons Bâle in 1961. The same image was also used on a poster for the event. The illustration was created by Fritz Bühler (1909-1963).

Fritz Bühler was born in Basel, Switzerland. He studied in Basel, Berlin and Paris. His started his career by working at an advertising agency as a graphic designer.

In 1933, he opened his own studio in Basel producing posters, brochures, magazines, exhibitions, advertising films, and packaging.

He was a founding member of Alliance Graphique Internationale (AGI) and became an AGI president in 1960.

Zara Picken
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