Art History 

Rafał Olbiński is an award-winning Polish artist, illustrator, and educator. He was born in Kielce, Poland on February 21, 1943. He immigrated to America in 1981 where he began to establish himself in the art world. He is currently a professor at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. Rafał Olbiński is known for his poetic surrealist style and his association with the Polish School of Posters.

Vincent Van Gogh was born on March 30, 1853, in Groot-Zundert, Netherlands. He was a Dutch post-Impressionist painter whose work was highly remarked for the unique blend of colors, beauty, and emotion that went on to highly influence 20th century art. Vincent Van Gough had struggled with mental illness and had lived in poverty for most of his life. However he never let it stop him from painting and expressing himself. 

David Carson was born on September 8, 1954. He is a well-known contemporary graphic designer and art director that has unconventional and experimental graphic styles that revolutionized the graphic designing scene in America during 1990s. Throughout his time as an art director at the magazine Ray Gun, he introduced innovative typographies and distinct layouts. He is also known for his iconic ‘grunge typography’ which he used frequently in his magazine issues.