José Maria Cruz Novillo

Here's a collection of one of the greatest contemporary graphic artists to emerge from Spain. José Maria Cruz Novillo is an accomplished and acclaimed designer and sculptor from Madrid. One look at his logos, posters, and matchbook designs and you'll fall in love with his iconic style. Enjoy!

See much much much much more work from José Maria and his son Pepe at cruznovillo.com

Philately Fridays, Germany 1970

Four stamps commemorating the 25th anniversary of the VoPo.

Philately Fridays: Australia, 1973

Dedicating this one to my people down under.

Philately Fridays: Op-Art Stamps!

Two 1970s stamps showcasing some super trippy op-art styles. One from Finland and one from the grand-daddy of the genre, Hungarian-French artist Victor Vasarely!

Philately Fridays: Germany, 1982

Germany Democratic Republic's stamp from 1982 expressing solidarity with the people of Palestine.

Philately Fridays: Romania, 1970

Set of four beautiful stamps from Romania, commemorating the 1970 FIFA World Cup.

Philately Fridays: Great Britain, 1968

Halloween, Christmas, a nightmare before Christmas I guess? Anyways, enjoy this great Christmas gift-themed postage stamp before the holiday shopping season goes full tilt.

Philately Fridays: Austria, 1973

Stop! Drugs are suicide! Austrian artist and stamp engraver Otto Stefferl delivers an anti-drug message on a super trippy, possibly drug-inspired stamp that looks like it could have come right out of a Dario Argento film.

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Philately Fridays: Yugoslavia, 1977

Philately Fridays: Great Britain, 1981

Here are two from Great Britain. I really dig the super clean illustration style. Enjoy!