Legendary graphic designer Massimo Vignelli is very ill and will be spending his last days at home. With these words British magazine Creative Review gave the sad news on 9 May together with the unusual request of his son Luca who would like all those for whom Vignelli was either an influence or an inspiration to write him a letter.
Dear Massimo...
Legendary designer Massimo Vignelli will be spending his last days at home. His son Luca would like all those for whom Vignelli was an influence to write him a letter.
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- 13 May 2014
- New York
According to Pentagram partner Michael Bierut, who worked for Vignelli for 10 years, “Luca said that Massimo would be thrilled to get notes of good wishes from people whom he’s touched or influenced – whether personally or remotely – over the years. Luca has visions of huge mail bags full of letters. I know that one of Massimo’s biggest fantasies has been to attend his own funeral. This will be the next best thing. Pass the word.”
Last friday Bierut spoke at the “What Design Can Do” conference and dedicated his presentation to Massimo Vignelli, sharing the news that the graphic designer is sadly, terminally ill. Vignelli will be spending his last days at his home in New York.
Letters, notes and postcards can be sent to:
Massimo Vignelli
130 East 67 Street
New York, New York 10021
USA