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The Olympics of Illustration: An Interview with Mark T. Smith

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by Steven Heller Aug 05, 2008 (2)

What defines an “official” Olympic artist? Heller asks Mark T. Smith, illustrator for the Summer Games in Beijing.

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• Image, Space, Object 5: People Centered Design: Tools & Inspiration August 7-10, 2008 | Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design, Denver, Colorado
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• Everyday Design: Great Finds from Around the World June 12 - August 15, 2008 | AIGA National Design Center gallery
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