Leslie Carr Gå inn i en
stemning, ikke
et galleri
Velg en stemning og rommet svarer – lyset kjøles eller varmes opp, luften endrer tempo, og kun verkene som bærer den følelsen trer frem fra mørket. Alt annet viker tilbake i skyggen.
Leslie Carr
Early Life and Artistic Beginnings Leslie Carr, born in Hove, West Sussex in 1891, emerged as a significant figure in British illustration and poster art during the first half of the 20th century. His early life offered little indication of the artistic path he would forge; initially employed at the London Stock Exchange, Carr’s fascination with machinery and movement soon steered him toward a more creative vocation. This inclination w
as powerfully shaped by his service as a Lieutenant in the Tank Corps during World War I—an experience that undoubtedly instilled within him a deep appreciation for engineering prowess and dynamic forms. Following the war, he dedicated himself fully to art and graphic design, embarking on a career that would capture the spirit of an era defined by technological advancement and evolving aesthetics. While biographical details remain some…