Cubics, Slothouber and Graatsma, 1965- 1971
Collection of signature designed publications and multiples by Dutch architects and designers Jan Slothouber and William Graatsma. Includes a Cubic Calender, model plates and 4 catalogues, each 17.5 x 17.5 cm. (1) Cubic calendar 1970, 1969. Features the months of the year silkscreened on 6 thick cardboard sheets in black and silver, 35 x 17.5 cm. To be mounted as a cube, with folding lines as issued. (2) Original paper sleeve housing 6 coloured cardboard plates for model making. (3) Vier kanten van het werk van Graatsma en Slothouber voor de staatsmijnen. Exhibition catalogue published by Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam in 1965.
(4) Promotional folder Staatsmijnen DSM (Dutch State Mines), 1967. Contains 5 folded sheets showing vitrine designs and other cubic constructions. Also includes a flyer for a 1967 presentation at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam inviting 'future customers of cubic constructions'. (5) Cubisch waarneembaar hexagon. Loenersloot, Galerie Mickery, 1969. Folded white folder, with 8 silkscreens printed b/w and grey, plus instruction leaf. (6) Centrum voor Cubische Constructies, catalogue nr 1. Heerlen, DHV Ingenieursbureau, 1971. All items with usual age toning, generally in fine condition. (total 6)