novum 07.20 »festivals & events«
Something to look forward to
Are you missing the buzz from all those cultural events that used to fill your diary? Want to get back to going to jazz or rock concerts with friends? If so, then novum+ this month could increase your yearning for that lost normality, but it will also whet your appetite for all the wonderful things to come after the pandemic.
The novum+ section looks at the wealth of »festivals & events« that took place before the lockdown or were in planning. There´s something for everybody: from Norwegian children´s literature to jazz concerts in the Swiss town of Willisau, and an international conference on mental health in Antwerp. In addition we report on an event that has achieved near cult status although it never actually took place: the Fyre Festival. Also waiting for you to enjoy: outstanding posters, innovative websites and clever advertising — plus a cover that more than does justice to the theme, a paper made of real grass, decorated with wonderful hand-lettering by Rosa Kammermeier.
The cover
Lettering artist and illustrator Rosa Kammermeier, who designed our latest cover, says festival and concert posters are her favourite projects. »Perhaps because I also play music and feel particularly inspired by this kind of commission.« Sadly, this season all her performances were cancelled, and that of course also reduced the number of poster jobs she received. »But why aren´t there any analogue posters for all those digital live streams?«, she asked. Good question! We at least are happy and proud that she has filled this design gap, for our novum+ section on »festivals & events«. Her design works superbly on Vivus Grass Print Paper from Berberich.
This paper is FSC-certified and food-safe, so it’s suitable for not only magazine covers but all productions where environmental considerations are important – envelopes and flyers, packaging, folding cartons and fruit trays. We loved the substantial feel and rustic look of the paper and of course the delightful concept by Rosa Kammermeier – and hope you are also equally charmed.
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Offset printing
Photos
Christine Fischer & Tobias Holzmann
