Taken by Surprise: Revolution in the Art of the Poster

17 June 2026 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
The Suter Theatre, Nelson
Taken by Surprise: Revolution in the Art of the Poster

A life-long career as Creative Director in global advertising agencies gives Charles Harris a unique insight as to what works, what doesn’t, and why, in commercial posters. You’ve been Tangoed, Go Compared by an opera singer and Meerkittened all over the media. But where did all this begin? Who started it? How did they do it? In this illustrated lecture, delivered via live zoom from the UK, you’ll go behind the scenes with the first Mad Men – not looney airy-fairy ad guys, but serious and well-known fine artists who also did seriously good commercial art.

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Members free - Guest admission (cash only): $35

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All Ages

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Decorative and Fine Arts Society New Zealand