Considered the father of the “Grunge” typography movement, the infamous American surfer-cum-designer David Carson has been invited to speak in Vancouver…again.

After he canceled the Art Institute of Vancouver sponsored sold out event scheduled in March, the Lumen Gallery has graciously invited Carson back to share his personal philosophy and show off his recent work. There is also a reception planned for after the presentation.

Known best for his unconventional style which challenged visual communication conventions in the 1990s, Carson is still considered by many an “international design icon” with rock star status, complete with groupies and a reputation for acting rather like the Keith Richards of visual design. ID magazine, in its March 06 design awards issue, says of Carson, “often imitiated but never matched” (Ellen Lupton, Id mag). Let’s hope this time he shows up and puts on a good rock show!

WHEN: Thursday, June 22, 2006
Presentation 7:00-9:00pm, Reception 11:30pm
WHERE: Chinese Cultural Center - 50 East Pender St.,
TICKETS: Sophia Books - 450 West Hastings St. (limited tickets)
COST: $20 - General admission, $15 - Students,
$35 - Includes Post-Reception
INFORMATION: Lumen Gallery

1. Mark Busse Says:
   June 23rd, 2006 at 12:19 pm

   I’m not sure how many of you GDC’ers attended last night’s David Carson talk, but I was less than impressed with his presentation.

2. jennifer Says:
   June 29th, 2006 at 10:56 am

   I missed the talk but I have no regrets with this one.

3. Mel Buenaventura Says:
   July 7th, 2006 at 2:11 pm

   Thanks for the review Mark.
   I was about to go, but good to know I didn’t miss much.

   cheers,
   mel.

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