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KolomanMoser
1868
1918
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The Universal Artist

His work at Wiener Werkstätte helped modern functional objects and graphics make their breakthrough. Still imitated to this day, his unique illustrative and typographic style continues to inspire contemporary artists.

• Painter, graphic artist and craftsman • Furniture and fashion designer • Cofounder of the Vienna Secession and Wiener Werkstätte

Videoportrait of Koloman Moser

Flowers of the Linden Tee, made for the Hotel Bristol by the manufacturer Joh. Backhausen & Söhne, 1898 © MAK, Vienna / Katrin Wißkirchen

Kolomon Moser is widely held to be the first ever graphic designer. Have you ever wondered what his portfolio would look like if he was around working today?