TYPEFORCE X
Feb 2019
Co-Prosperity Sphere, Chicago
Exhibitions
2019
2018
TYPEFORCE 9
Mar 2018
Co-Prosperity Sphere, Chicago
2017
Typojanchi 2017: MOHM
Sep 2017
Seoul, South Korea
2016
TYPEFORCE 7
Mar 2016
Co-Prosperity Sphere, Chicago
2015
The 7th China International Poster Biennial
Dec 2015
Hangzhou, China
The 7th China International Poster Biennial (CIPB) was held in November 2015 at the West lake of Hangzhou, China. This exhibition of posters chosen from throughout the world provides a review of the current state of international poster design.
CHGO DSGN WHEREVER at LVL3 Gallery
Jul 2015
Chicago
CHGO DSGN partnered with LVL3 Gallery in Chicago to co-present WHEREVER, a group exhibition celebrating fourteen contemporary Chicago designers and their expansive influence. A selection of designers who previously exhibited in CHGO DSGN were invited back to join several new inductees to show work that blurs the line between art and design.
10th Korean Society of Typography Exhibition: Intersection
Jul 2015
Seoul, Korea
TYPEFORCE 6
Feb 2015
Co-Prosperity Sphere, Chicago
2014
TYPEFORCE 5
Apr 2014
Co-Prosperity Sphere, Chicago
CHGO DSGN: Recent Object and Graphic Design
Jan 2014
Cultural Center, Chicago
The City of Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events invited Rick Valicenti to curate a major exhibition of recent object and graphic design. CHGO DSGN showcases over 200 designers and more than 300 works.
2013
TYPEFORCE 4
Aug 2013
Co-Prosperity Sphere, Chicago
100 Typographic Posters, International Invitation Exhibition
May 2013
Shenzhen City Hall / Halcyon Gallery / International Exhibition Center / China
The exhibition invited 100 outstanding designers from across the globe to encourage new and innovative typographic design, promote the international exchange of ideas and cultural experiences, and inspire new typographic approaches.
As You Are: A Decade of You Are Beautiful
Feb 2013
Green Exchange, Chicago
Over the month of February, You Are Beautiful will fill the raw spaces of The Green Exchange, culminating in a one night public gala. Various Dabble workshops and programming will take place throughout the month. The exhibition will survey the project from inception to present day. It will also act as a catalyst, offering to a new breed of artists and designers who will develop & reinvent approaches to this positive intervention.
2012
US Ark of Archetypes: The Politics of Projection
Nov 2012
Inland Steel Building, Chicago
Rick Valicenti’s US, Ark of the Archetypes: The Politics of Projection superimposes the President’s face onto archetypical images—including “The Coach,” “The Neighbor,” “The Special Force” and “The Heartthrob”—to comment on the different personas he embodies when representing the United States.
Curiosities: Rick Valicenti and a 21st Century Thirst 2012
Oct 2012
Bowling Green State University, Ohio
Beauties and Beasts
Aug 2012
Robert Jefferies Salon / Post Family, Chicago
Inspired by the majestic palm trees, reggae rhythms, and island motifs while visiting Jamaica, Rick Valicenti created a series of automatic Picasso-esque drawings that took the form of beauties and beasts.
TYPEFORCE 3
Apr 2012
Co-Prosperity Sphere, Chicago
TYPEFORCE is the annual showcase of emerging typographic artists.
2011
Columbia University Rare Books Collection
Oct 2011
Columbia University, New York
The Library's collection holdings are devoted to literature on modern and contemporary art, dating from the 1880s to the present. The strength of the collection lies in its exhibition catalogues and artists' monographs.
Write Now: Artists and Letterforms
Sep 2011
Cultural Center, Chicago
This exhibition presents recent works using letters and text in painting, printmaking, sculpture and video.
Graphic Design: Now in Production
Aug 2011
Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, New York / Walker Art Center, Minneapolis
Co-organized by Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum and the Walker Art Center, Graphic Design—Now in Production explores some of the most vibrant sectors and genres of graphic design in 2012.
Architecture & Design Film Festival
Aug 2011
Tribeca Cinemas, New York
The largest US film festival celebrating the creative spirit of architecture and design featured a dynamic selection of feature length films, documentaries and shorts screened at the Gene Siskel Film Center.
2010
TYPEFORCE 2
Dec 2010
Co-Prosperity Sphere, Chicago
The Annual Chicago Show of Emerging Typographic Allstars
Curiosities: Rick Valicenti and a 21st Century Thirst 2011
Dec 2010
York College of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania
100@100
Oct 2010
Printervention
Aug 2010
Chicago Tourism Center, Chicago
Inspired in part by Works Progress Administration posters, this large group show features prints designed to “raise awareness of social and political issues of our day.”
Chicago Calligraphy Exhibit
Mar 2010
Newberry Library, Chicago
Rick Valicenti was the featured speaker for the 26th annual Juried Exhibition of the Chicago Calligraphy Collective.
Curiosities: Rick Valicenti and a 21st Century Thirst 2010
Feb 2010
Schmidt Center Gallery, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton
TYPEFORCE 1
Feb 2010
Co-Prosperity Sphere, Chicago
The Annual Chicago Show of Emerging Typographic Allstars
2009
Chicago International Poster Biennial 2010
Dec 2009
Chicago
2008
Post-Contemporary International Poster Exhibition
Dec 2008
China
Lubalin Now
Dec 2008
New York
Inaugural exhibition curated by Mike Essl
Chicago International Poster Biennial 2008
Jun 2008
Chicago
2006
Social Issues in Graphic Design
Dec 2006
New York
Sound in Print
Dec 2006
New York
Curated by Chris Ashworth + Mark Fraser
2005
25 Above Water
Dec 2005
New Orleans
Design Life Now: National Design Triennial
Dec 2005
New York
Chocolate: The Irresistible Communicator
Dec 2005
New York
The Urban Forest Project
Dec 2005
Times Square, New York
Curated by AIGA/NY, Times Square Alliance
2004
Light of Hope for Indonesia: Alleviating Crisis Through Propaganda
Dec 2004
New York
Emigré Covers
Dec 2004
Museum of Modern Art, New York
A Tribute to Mr. Rogers
Jan 2004
New York
Curated by Colin Metcalf
2001
Adversary Show
Dec 2001
New York
Curated by Kenneth Fitzgerald
Seoul International Poster Biennale
Dec 2001
Seoul
1996
Selected Thirst Digital Imagery
Dec 1996
Ginza Gallery, Japan
1990
Rick Valicenti/Thirst
Dec 1990
Ginza Gallery, Japan
One-person exhibition
1989
Mendini, Starck, Geiman, Rotundi, Valicenti
Dec 1989
Japan
Group exhibition
Ultra Slick Rick
Dec 1989
Ginza Gallery, Japan
One-person exhibition