The Proudest Moment

The poster project "The Proudest Moment" was made for Bergen Public Library and the Menuhin Competition 2010. Five posters of 60x85 cm where made to commemorate the Norwegian virtuoso Ole Bull, and to mark the 200th anniversary of his birth in 1810. Posters printed on plain 120g brown paper using epson photoprinter. All posters made using Illustrator CS3. 
 
All posters where also made into digital journeys using Ahead.com. Links to Individual interactive posters: 1st. America tour, No. 1 Superstar!, Virtuoso & Celebrity and Humbug & Marketing.  

 Posters made both in Norwegian and English (pictures of Norwegian version shown here). The Norwegian posters are on display in Bergen Public Library til december 2010, poster exhibit also on tour with the thatre play "Jeg Ole Bull" [I Ole Bull] throughout the winter 2010. The english posters hung during the Menuhin Competition in Oslo April 2010.
   
Ole Bornemann Bull was born the 5th of February, 1810 and died on the 17th of August, 1880, at his home, Lysøen. A world-renown virtuoso violinist and composer, his impassioned dedication to his country's folk music played a key role in the development of Norwegian culture following Norway's separation from Denmark. In the course of his lengthy career, Ole Bull travelled and performed throughout the world. He was a musician, networker, promoter, inspiration and Norway's first superstar. On the occasion of Ole Bull's funeral, esteemed Norwegian writer Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson bestowed upon him the title; "the people's finest and proudest moment!".

At the age of 33 Ole Bull embarks on his first tour of the States. Without amplifiers, artificial lights or nightliner he performs for thousands of fans in over 200 venues, and keeps it going for almoust 3 years! Join Ole Bull on this first tour of the US!

A man of such fame and charisma as Ole was bound to attract both friends and enemies - read the opinions of the public and his peers.

Not only the King of the violin, but also the master of marketing. Learn the secrets of 19th century success.

Introductory poster for the exhibit, not necessary online.