Percent for Art

In March of 1959, the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority adopted the first “One Percent for Fine Arts” program in the United States, making the commissioning of new works of public art integral to the urban renewal process.

We were asked by The City of Philadelphia's Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy to design this poster to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Percent for Art Program. The poster showcases 21 pieces of public art that can be found in Philadelphia. To best emphasize the artwork, we took a clean and straightforward approach to the design and typography of the poster. We also photographed many of the artworks featured.