Creative Characters S3 E17: Exploring the fluorescent legacy of Baltimore's Globe Press with Allison Tipton.

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In the ‘50s, Globe developed a distinct style of mixing screen-printed backgrounds with letterpress text: fluorescent bursts and clouds of color with black text layered on top that would catch your eye, and would reflect back. It was easy to see.

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For decades, the bright colors and bold type of the Globe Press formed the cultural heartbeat of Baltimore. From R&B shows and rock concerts to boxing matches and, now, something called a Deviled Egg Pageant (???), Globe’s unmistakable style shouted out a range of events and brought color and electricity to the urban landscape.

The Globe and its archive are now part of the Maryland College Institute of Art (MICA), and we sat down with Allison Tipton from MICA to discuss the living legacy of this landmark print shop.

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Creative Characters S3 E17: Exploring the fluorescent legacy of Baltimore's Globe Press with Allison Tipton.
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