20 Jun 2007
Colossal Media
The art of large scale sign writing lives on in New York, USA through the work of Colossal Media A full gallery of their work is available on their site but here are a couple of highlights, one more old school and one much more modern in terms of both product and design. These ads must stand out dramatically from all the usual outdoor work that resident New Yorkers are exposed to. Great work, check out the rest.
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