Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum in New York is showing the largest-ever exhibition of works by E. McKnight Kauffer (American, 1890–1954), a pioneer of commercial art the profession known today as graphic design. On view now through April 10, 2022, “Underground Modernist: E. McKnight Kauffer” features more than 150 objects to examine the designer’s impact and legacy across media. Hailed in his lifetime as “the poster king,” Kauffer brought design to many creative industries. He made .