Elaine Lustig Cohen | |
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Born | Jersey City, New Jersey | March 6, 1927
Died | October 4, 2016 | (aged 89)
Occupation(s) | Graphic designer, artist and archivist |
Known for | Book covers and museum catalogs |
Elaine Lustig Cohen (March 6, 1927 – October 4, 2016) was an American graphic designer, artist and archivist.[1] She is best known for her work as a graphic designer during the 1950s and 60s, having created over 150 designs for book covers and museum catalogs.[2] Her work has played a significant role in the evolution of American modernist graphic design, integrating European avant-garde with experimentation to create a distinct visual vocabulary. Cohen later continued her career as a fine artist working in a variety of media. In 2011, she was named an AIGA Medalist for her achievements in graphic design.[3]