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Guggenheim Fellowship
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Herbert Matter
1907-04-25 – 1984-05-08
Life & Legacy
Herbert Robert Matter (April 25, 1907 – May 8, 1984) was a Swiss-born American photographer and graphic designer known for his pioneering use of photomontage in commercial art. Matter's innovative and experimental work helped shape the vocabulary of 20th-century graphic design.
Occupation & Career
photographer, graphic designer, university teacher, designer, typographer, graphic artist, artist
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Guggenheim Fellowship; AIGA Medal; Honorary Royal Designer for Industry
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
AIGA Medal · Guggenheim Fellowship · Honorary Royal Designer for Industry
Employer
Yale University
Verified Legacy Record
Award
AIGA Medal
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q116863 · wikidata
Award
Honorary Royal Designer for Industry
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q116863 · wikidata
Family Spouse
Mercedes Matter
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q116863 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q116863 — wikidata View source
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