The Art of Vintage Israeli Travel Posters

The Art of Vintage Israeli Travel Posters, an exhibition of more than 30 posters designed to promote tourism to Israel in the 1950s and 1960s, will be on view at the Skirball Cultural Center from April 5 through July 8, 2007.

Produced by Israeli government tourism agencies and both national and private transportation companies, these works offer unique insight into the development of themes, slogans and images used to create a national identity during the nascent years of the State of Israel.

The exhibition, which is offered free to the public, will open in April to commemorate Israeli Independence Day.

The posters in the exhibition are drawn from the permanent collection of the Skirball Cultural Center and from the collection of graphic designer Micha Riss.

Among the artists represented are Gabriel and Maxim Shamir, Franz Kraus, Paul Kor, Jean David and Zvi Narkiss.

In addition to their work in advertising, these artists also designed postage stamps, medals, currency, typefaces, book illustrations, murals, tapestries and more; a selection of postage stamps, medals and memorabilia designed by the artists will be included in the exhibition.

Also on view will be continuous screenings of video footage of Israel's diverse landscapes.