Saint-Étienne International Design Biennale 2008

Garth Walker

“The year 2036 as seen by an African” In 2008 Garth Walker was one of three international graphic designers invited to exhibit at the 5th Saint-Étienne International Design Biennale. His installation formed part of the exhibition theme ‘2036’ - and looks at certain issues that may be relevant to broader society in the future year 2036. The graphic installation comments on HIV/AIDS, War On Terror, personal freedoms, Africa's dependency on Aid, Bush and Blair relationship and so on...

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    Garth Walker, South Africa (2002)

    From documenting local vernacular design, to publishing the acclaimed experimental design magazine ijusi, to designing the official typeface for the country’s Constitutional Court, Garth has had significant impact on the...

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    “The year 2036 as seen by an African” In 2008 Garth Walker was one of three international graphic designers invited to exhibit at the 5th Saint-Étienne International Design Biennale. His installation formed part of the exhibition theme ‘2036’ - and looks at certain issues that may be relevant to broader society in the future year 2036. The graphic installation comments on HIV/AIDS, War On Terror, personal freedoms, Africa's dependency on Aid, Bush and Blair relationship and so on...

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    Garth Walker, South Africa (2002)

    From documenting local vernacular design, to publishing the acclaimed experimental design magazine ijusi, to designing the official typeface for the country’s Constitutional Court, Garth has had significant impact on the South African creative world over the last 40 years. He has had a lifelong interest in art and sought out first-hand experience of exhibitions and galleries worldwide. Additionally, his personal graphic design and photographic work is represented in numerous international collections, libraries and/or exhibitions. Garth’s ‘day job’ is designing for most of South Africa’s best known corporate and consumer brands.

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    • Graphite

      1978 – 1993

    • Orange Juice

      1994 – 2007

    • Mister Walker

      2007 – To date