The Museum of Modern Art The Philip Johnson Architecture and Design Galleries, third floor Polish Posters 1945-89 May 6–November 30, 2009 The Museum of Modern Art presents Polish Posters 1945–89, a…

Bristol, UK-based artist and illustrator Owen Gent creates whimsical yet melancholy works that feature characters navigating a surreal world with a folkloric aesthetic. With water as a recurring motif, the protagonists of his paintings often find solitude in desolate lagoons and pools. Being around water is often therapeutic, and Gent's characters remind us of its calming powers. His protagonists seem to submerge themselves to wash away their sorrows. Gent's work is flat and stylized yet filled with prismatic colors, and his distinct approach stands out whether he is working on personal or client work.

Enter the 2018 Regional Design Annual today for a chance to be featured among the country’s best design work. Our judges: Sagi Haviv, Rebeca Méndez, Nancy Skolos, Alexander Isley, Chad Michael, Gail Anderson and Justin Peters. I savor everything about the Klimowski Poster Book by Andrzej Klimowski and Foreword by David Crowley (SelfMadeHero, London and Abrams, New York). Of course, I admire the freedom of poster conception, particularly the reinterpretations of mid-1970 (and