Fine Art
Abram Games

Abram Games

British, 1914–1996

Abram Games was a British graphic designer and artist, known for his distinctive style that combined bold imagery with minimal text. He was born on July 29, 1914, in Whitechapel, London, to Russian-Jewish immigrant parents. Games studied at the Saint Martin's School of Art and later at the Royal College of Art, where he developed his unique approach to visual communication. He served as an official war artist during World War II, creating iconic posters and designs for the British government. His work is characterized by its use of vibrant colors, geometric shapes, and a focus on conveying messages succinctly. Major works include the 'Keep Calm and Carry On' poster and various designs for the London Transport and the Festival of Britain. Games' contributions to graphic design have had a lasting impact, influencing modern visual communication and poster art.

11 artworks

A towering question mark with a bowler hat looms over a soldier at a crossroads with three chalkboards.

What Can You Do in Civvy Street? Art.IWMPST

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A bold silhouette in red stepping through a doorway into a blue field, symbolizing transition and the unknown.

Get in Shape for Civvy Street - Civil Resettlement Units Art.IWMPST

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A soldier's face looms with concentric circles radiating from his mouth, while black silhouettes stagger below, marked by a red bar.

Your Talk May Kill Your Comrades - DPLA - 9220f86670fe3e2b0242b5ccd8b3

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A stylized commando figure with a helmet and a red cross emblem against a muted background.

Commando Medical Service. Volunteer through your commanding officer

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A young woman in a forage cap with bold shadows and clean lines, looking out of frame against a cool green-black background.

Join the Ats Art.IWMPST

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A helmeted head with a determined gaze, half-bathed in red, symbolizing wartime recruitment.

INF3-116 Forces Recruitment ATS (girl's helmeted head) Artist Abram Games

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A soldier's silhouette in red against a black background with a warning text about venereal disease.

Guard Against Venereal Disease Art.IWMPST

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A stylized girl's head emerges from shadow and light, with a badge and the letters A.T.S. in red, white, and blue.

INF3-113 Forces Recruitment ATS (girl's head) Artist Abram Games

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A modern block of flats contrasts sharply with a crumbling terrace house, symbolizing transformation and hope.

A modern block of flats contrasted with a row of unhealthy t

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A garden fork and spade transform into knife and fork above a floating table amidst sprouting rows of plants.

Grow Your Own Food Art.IWMPST

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A split image showing a spade and a ship, symbolizing the choice between cultivating land and importing goods.

Use Spades Not Ships Art.IWMPST

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