Playing cards have been with us since the 14th century, when they first became a part of popular culture, perhaps seen as a miniature model of the universe. Over the centuries packs of cards, in all shapes and sizes, have been used for games, gambling, education, conjuring, advertising, fortune telling, political messages or the portrayal of national or ethnic identity. Their popularity is undoubtedy due to the imaginative artwork and graphic design which is sometimes overlooked, and the “then & now” of how things have changed.
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Alice in Wonderland
• September 20, 2019 at 12:08pmAlice in Wonderland playing cards designed by Sasha Dounaevski, 2018. Read more →
National Geographic Nature
• September 10, 2019 at 08:53pmNational Geographic Nature playing cards, 2006. Read more →
Kaiserkarte
• September 01, 2019 at 12:52pm“Kaiserkarte” first published by Schneider & Co in 1895-1897 for the Imperial Court. Read more →
Egyptian Tarot
• August 21, 2019 at 05:20pmEgyptian Tarot published by Naipes La Banca, Buenos Aires, c.1980. Read more →
Naipes Criollos
• August 18, 2019 at 08:19pm“Naipes Criollos” Gaucho playing cards, 1995. Read more →
Naipes Cardón
• August 12, 2019 at 02:27pmNaipes Cardón designed by Mario Luis Rivero depicting traditional Argentine culture and identity, 2002. Read more →
El Oráculo de la Bruja
• August 12, 2019 at 10:15am“El Oráculo de la Bruja” fortune-telling cards, 2003. Read more →
Woman’s Hour
• July 11, 2019 at 05:34pmThe Woman’s Hour playing cards published by David Westnedge, 1996. Read more →
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