The George Lois Memorial

259 Convent Avenue,New York NY 10031

01 March, 2023

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THE GEORGE LOIS MEMORIALOn November 18th, 2022 the world became a little less innovative, a little less provocative and a lot less interesting. George Lois passed away peacefully, surrounded by the things he held most dear: his family, his best friend, his work, and his art. He was predeceased by his wife of over 70 years, Rosemary Lewandowski Lois, who died two months earlier. The passion of George Lois has lit a million creative flames in this world, opened minds, influenced culture and politics, challenged countless millions to embrace societal change, and exposed truth at every turn. From depicting Muhammad Ali as Saint Sebastian on the cover of Esquire magazine to having Mick Jagger scream "I WANT MY MTV,” George rocked the world with a dynamic and persuasive visual explosion. Whether he was organizing a fund to fight the racial injustice of the wrongfully convicted boxer Rubin Hurricane Carter, exposing the evils of the Vietnam war by placing Lt. Calley on the cover of Esquire, or making you smile at the idea of Joe Namath as an Olivetti Girl, George found a way to get under the skin of society and evoke change. He not only helped usher in the Creative Revolution, but was co-founder of The ONE Club, the premier organization that honors creative excellence. Please join us in celebrating the lives of George & Rosemary Lois in the Great Hall of Shepard Hall, at The City College of New York (CCNY) on Wednesday, March 1st, 2023 at 6PM. The Lois family encourages you to please provide your support to THE GEORGE LOIS BIG IDEA ARCHIVES, housed at CCNY, by donating here: https://giving.ccny.cuny.edu/donate-now?designation=242 About The George Lois ArchivesThe George Lois Big Idea Archives is where scholarship and inspiration come together in a historic repository of culture-changing work. With countless pieces, ranging from concept drawings to finished ads, commercials, magazine covers, and logos, from award trophies, certificates, and mementos to original artwork, GL&CCNY is the largest archive at The City College of New York. It is the only one in the world to curate the work and big idea thinking of George Lois – cultural icon, activist, and the embodiment of advertising’s Creative Revolution. As the archives continue to grow, it relies on student as well as professional archivists to curate the content in a meaningful and public-facing way. Please give generously to ensure that GL&CCNY remains vital. Learn more about the George Lois Big Idea Archives at https://www.georgeloisarchives.com/ COVID-19 Campus ProtocolThose visiting the CCNY campus must show a state-issued identification card or other legal form of identification (such as a driver’s license, etc.) and sign in at the entrance with Public Safety. For everyone’s safety, please do not come to our campus if you believe you've recently been exposed to COVID-19, currently have COVID-19 or are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19.