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Recently I came across this series of illustrations Robert Heindel painted for Reader's Digest Condensed Books in 1970. I've modified the layout of the first spread because I really wanted to include that fantastic title typeface, so typical of typography of the early '70s. This group of illustrations really knocked me out. Heindel's technique on this series leaves an impression of both old and new styles of picture making. The juxtaposition is quite remarkable. I don't think I've ever seen…

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Sigmar Polke. Untitled. 1971. Watercolor, gouache, and synthetic polymer paint on paper mounted on canvas. 7' 9 1/4" x 69 3/4" (236.9 x 177.2 cm). Gift of the Dannheisser Foundation. ***.****. © 2025 Estate of Sigmar Polke / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn, Germany. Painting & Sculpture

Sigmar Polke. Untitled. 1971. Watercolor, gouache, and synthetic polymer paint on paper mounted on canvas. 7' 9 1/4" x 69 3/4" (236.9 x 177.2 cm). Gift of the Dannheisser Foundation. 196.1996. © 2025 Estate of Sigmar Polke / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn, Germany. Painting & Sculpture

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