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Ikonographia provides a unique lens into American and international popular culture showcasing the work from the greatest or less known illustrators, photographers, designers, with a focus on 20th-century advertisement.
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PopularBugatti Posters
Feb 22, 2018
Ettore Bugatti himself designed his cars. He also often designed or supervised the making of the company documentation and factory designs. Ettore also hired the best artist for the posters and advertisement in general.
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PopularTen years with Bburago die cast models
Jun 29, 2018
From 1991 to 2000, Roberto Bigano worked as a photographer for Bburago, Die-cast Models. In this post and subsequent ones, he tells the story of this fascinating work relationship. We will see the original photographs, prints, and many exclusive vintage materials, some of which can be purchased in our store.
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Bburago MMonza Diorama Garages. 1992
Jul 13, 2019
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Ten Iconic Bburago Photographs by Roberto Bigano
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LatestAmerican Streamlined Trains. Striking Ads of the 1940s
Feb 19, 2021
From the mid-thirties, American railroads developed deluxe passenger trains, the streamliners. Some became legendary and profoundly influenced popular culture by focusing on concepts such as power, speed, technological progress, comfort, and luxury service.
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Bugatti Posters
Feb 22, 2018
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Top RatedBugatti Posters
Feb 22, 2018
Ettore Bugatti himself designed his cars. He also often designed or supervised the making of the company documentation and factory designs. Ettore also hired the best artist for the posters and advertisement in general.
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The Great Adventure of Bugatti Automobili 1990s
Feb 15, 2021
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LatestThe Great Adventure of Bugatti Automobili 1990s
Feb 15, 2021
Ikonographia celebrates Bugatti Automobili’s myth with three posts using the splendid images of Roberto Bigano, Bugatti’s photographer in the 1990s. Romano Artioli , the founder of Bugatti and Gianpaolo Benedini, the Architect who built the facility tell us all the story.
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The Making of a Dream Car at Bugatti Automobili
Feb 11, 2021
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Bread-making as a form of art in Sardinia
May 19, 2020
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American Streamlined Trains. Striking Ads of the 1940s
Feb 19, 2021
From the mid-thirties, American railroads developed deluxe passenger trains, the streamliners. Some became legendary and profoundly influenced popular culture by focusing on concepts such as power, speed, technological progress, comfort, and luxury service.
Ten Iconic Bburago Photographs by Roberto Bigano
Jul 28, 2019
For this third post of the Bburago series, I selected ten iconic photographs that become very popular among the boys who grew up with “milk and Bburago,”. For any image, we show you the original slide on large format film, some times uncropped and the published version.
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Bburago MMonza Diorama Garages. 1992
Jul 13, 2019
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Ten years with Bburago die cast models
Jun 29, 2018
American Streamlined Trains. Striking Ads of the 1940s
Feb 19, 2021
From the mid-thirties, American railroads developed deluxe passenger trains, the streamliners. Some became legendary and profoundly influenced popular culture by focusing on concepts such as power, speed, technological progress, comfort, and luxury service.
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Bugatti Posters
Feb 22, 2018
The Great Adventure of Bugatti Automobili 1990s
Feb 15, 2021
Ikonographia celebrates Bugatti Automobili’s myth with three posts using the splendid images of Roberto Bigano, Bugatti’s photographer in the 1990s. Romano Artioli , the founder of Bugatti and Gianpaolo Benedini, the Architect who built the facility tell us all the story.
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The Making of a Dream Car at Bugatti Automobili
Feb 11, 2021
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Bread-making as a form of art in Sardinia
May 19, 2020
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Ten Iconic Bburago Photographs by Roberto Bigano
Jul 28, 2019
American Streamlined Trains. Striking Ads of the 1940s
Feb 19, 2021
From the mid-thirties, American railroads developed deluxe passenger trains, the streamliners. Some became legendary and profoundly influenced popular culture by focusing on concepts such as power, speed, technological progress, comfort, and luxury service.
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The Great Adventure of Bugatti Automobili 1990s
Feb 15, 2021
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The Making of a Dream Car at Bugatti Automobili
Feb 11, 2021
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American Streamlined Trains. Striking Ads of the 1940s
Feb 19, 2021
From the mid-thirties, American railroads developed deluxe passenger trains, the streamliners. Some became legendary and profoundly influenced popular culture by focusing on concepts such as power, speed, technological progress, comfort, and luxury service.
Read MoreThe Great Adventure of Bugatti Automobili 1990s
Feb 15, 2021
Ikonographia celebrates Bugatti Automobili’s myth with three posts using the splendid images of Roberto Bigano, Bugatti’s photographer in the 1990s. Romano Artioli , the founder of Bugatti and Gianpaolo Benedini, the Architect who built the facility tell us all the story.
Read MoreThe Making of a Dream Car at Bugatti Automobili
Feb 11, 2021
In Sardinia, Italy, many still bake bread at home. For special events, like Easter and weddings, these bread sculptures, often showcasing high levels of both imagination and artistic ability, are given as an expression of good wishes. More intricate ones will be finely painted and include clothing like the Easter bread and egg dolls.
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