Poster Art

Guide to library resources related to posters as artwork.

Poster Collections

Archives and Special Collections holds about 5,000 posters across multiple collections. The focus is on modern, international art posters. Viewing is available onsite.

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Kazumasa Nagai, “Life”
International Poster Collection
(2003-120)

International Poster Collection

  • Posters from the Colorado International Invitational Poster Exhibition (CIIPE)
  • Posters address social concerns, cultural events, advertisements and other topics
  • Date range: 1979-2017
  • Over 2,700 posters (most online with some restricted)
  • Exhibition catalogs online (link above) and in library (search catalog)

Kluge Collection

  • Collected by communications entrepreneur John Kluge, the collection is comprised of a selection from Graphis poster catalogs, posters from China, and other posters
  • The collection includes advertisements, cultural and social posters
  • Date range: 1980s-1990s
  • 1,156 posters

Sorbie Collection

  • Posters by Colorado artist John Sorbie, one of the founders of the Colorado International Invitational Poster Exhibition
  • The posters mainly advertise local Colorado and Colorado State University cultural events
  • Date range: 1960s-1990s
  • 122 posters

Risbeck Collection

  • Posters by CSU art professor and artist Phil Risbeck, one of the founders of the Colorado International Invitational Poster Exhibition
  • Posters created to advertise campus and local cultural events
  • Date range: 1973-2017
  • 103 posters

Coonts Collection

  • Posters by Colorado artist Bob Coonts, one of the founders of the Colorado International Invitational Poster Exhibition
  • Posters mainly advertise local Colorado cultural and social events, including the popular American West series
  • Date range: 1973-2001
  • 32 posters
  • Learn more: The American West Program at Colorado State University

Drueding-Scorsone Collection

  • The work of American artists Alice Drueding and Joe Scorsone was displayed in a satellite exhibit in connection with the 2017 CIIPE show, and their work has appeared in a number of other CIIPE exhibitions
  • Posters generally concern social topics
  • Date range: 1995-2016
  • 25 posters

Kath Collection

  • The work of Danish artist Gitte Kath was displayed in a satellite exhibit in connection with the 2013 CIIPE show, and her work has appeared in a number of other CIIPE exhibitions
  • Posters are generally collage-type images for cultural institutions or events
  • Date range: 1995-2012
  • 54 posters

Katsui Collection

  • Posters by Japanese artist Mitsuo Katsui, a frequent participant in the CIIPE exhibitions
  • Posters created for exhibitions, galleries, and various companies
  • Date range: 1967-2012
  • 114 posters

Taborda Collection

  • The work of Brazilian artist Felipe Taborda was exhibited at the Fort Collins Museum of Contemporary Art in connection with the 2005 CIIPE show, and his work has appeared in a number of other CIIPE exhibitions
  • Posters on a variety of cultural and social events
  • Date range: 1990s-2000s
  • 83 posters

Witold-K Collection

  • Posters by Polish/American artist Witold-Kaczanowski, an internationally known CIIPE artist, and some of his fellow Polish contemporaries
  • Posters on a variety of cultural and social events
  • Date range: 1960s-2004
  • 198 posters

Broadhurst Collection

  • Collected during travels to South America and Asia by retired CSU professor Betty Broadhurst
  • Cultural posters from South America, Asia and other locales
  • Date range: 1960s-1990s
  • 67 posters

World War I and World War II Collection

  • An assortment of posters produced by the U.S. government during war times
  • Posters on topics such as war bonds, the need to keep silent about war information and the value of wartime rationing
  • Date range: 1918-1943
  • Approx. 115 posters

CSU and other related posters

  • Posters featuring events at Colorado State University and provide an interesting look at the institution's history
  • Posters cover topics ranging from music performances to CSU spirit activities and other notable college events
  • Includes numerous items by Coonts, Sorbie, and Risbeck
  • Date range: 1920s-2000s
  • Approx. 220 posters

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