Almir Mavignier is one of Brazil’s first abstract artists and would have been 100 years old in 2025. Since the 1950s, he has achieved international renown as a representative of Concrete Art, in particular Op Art, and as a poster designer.

Lettering – otherwise a central element of poster design – often seems to be missing in his designs. It only becomes visible on closer inspection. Mavignier assumed that once a poster had captivated the viewer, they would be prepared to search for further information.

Mavignier’s posters are advertising and artistic intervention in one. Influenced by the Ulm School, Concrete Art and the international avant-garde, they aim to make the achievements of modernism accessible to a broad public. For Mavignier, design was the answer to the question of the relevance of art – because it has an impact, is visible and connects with the world. He was convinced: “Art is design, it’s as simple as that”.

Design: Gerwin Schmidt, 2025

Program for the Exhibition.

Opening of the exhibition

Wednesday, 30.07., from 6 p.m. , free admission!

Digital Curator Tour

On Monday, September 8th, 4:00 PM, live tour on Instagram @broehan_museum

Watch it now on Instagram and Youtube.

permutationen 1961 / 2025 – Art Talk und Concert

In 1961, Almir Mavignier developed 48 color progressions, which he called “permutations” and later incorporated into his paintings. In 2025, Janosch Pangritz set these series to music on behalf of Atelier Mavignier – they will be presented for the first time in a concert as part of the exhibition.

A moderated talk between Manuel Abendroth (member of the artist group LAb[au]), Dr. Tobias Hoffmann (Director Bröhan Museum), Delmar Mavignier (Atelier Mavignier) and Janosch Pangritz (composer) will focus on the connection between graphics and music as well as the relevance of Mavignier’s work today.

Thu, 11.09., 6 pm

The event is free of charge.

Prior registration is not required.