Alex Walter DIGGELMANN
(1902 – 1987)
One of Switzerland's most famous graphic designers, Alex Walter Diggelmann (1902-1987) began his career as a drawing teacher in his native Bern. After studying art in Paris (Académie Julian) and Leipzig, he moved to Zurich, where he worked as a freelance graphic designer.
At the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin, he won the gold medal in the "graphic arts" category for his "Arosa" poster. Indeed, from 1912 to 1948, the Olympic Games organised art and literature competitions alongside sporting contests. Alex W. Diggelmann won two more medals at the 1948 London Olympics for his posters "World Championship for Cycling" (silver medal) and "World Championship for Ice Hockey" (bronze medal), the gold medal not having been awarded.
Diggelmann also designed the UEFA Cup trophy and the FIS (Fédération Internationale de Ski) medal, still in use today.
Diggelmann's work is not limited to posters: he also creates murals and illustrations for books.
Dolder Kunst-Eisbahn
1927
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Château D'Oex Suisse, Chemin de Fer M.O.B
circa 1930
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St.Moritzer Sportwoche
1930
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Gstaad, Suisse, golfeur
circa 1930
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St.Moritz
1930
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Wintersport in der Schweiz
1931
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Adelboden, Berner Oberland
circa 1933
CHF 2220.–
Chateau d'Oex, Alpes vaudoises, Suisse
1933
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Gstaad
1934
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Grafa 2 Graphishe Fachausstellung Zürich 1934
1934
CHF 1750.–
Interlaken, pour vos vacances
circa 1935
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Sils, Engadin
circa 1935
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Arosa
1935
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Einsiedeln, Nächstes Skigebiet bei Zürich
1935
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Interlaken, Für Ihre Ferien, Schweiz
1935
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Seiler Traiteur Saffran, Zürich
circa 1935
CHF 990.–
Dura, 25 jahre - Schuhfabrik Weinfelden
1935
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PKZ Burger-Kehl & Co. AG
1935
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Gstaad
circa 1935
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Interlaken, Passez vos vacances à Interlaken, Suisse
1935
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Interlaken, séjour alpestre, Vacances idéales
circa 1935
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Eglisana
circa 1935
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Arosa Suisse, 1800m
1936
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Interlaken, der ideale Ferienort im Frühling - Sommer - Herbst
1936
CHF 1840.–
Gstaad Berner Oberland
1937
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Schynige Platte
circa 1940
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Interlaken, The ideal center for your holidays in Spring - Summer or Autumn
1946
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1946
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Zürich Suisse Switzerland Schweiz
1949
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Zurich, Schweiz Switzerland Suisse, 1950's edition
circa 1950
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Interlaken
1951
CHF 960.–
Rad Weltmeisterschafen Zürich - Lugano 1953
1953
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St. Moritz
1953
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Tell Freilicht Spiele, Interlaken
1956
CHF 1430.–
Andermatt Gotthard, Switzerland. 1444m / 4788f
1956
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Championnats du Monde 1961 Zürich 25-30 Août / Berne 2-3 Septembre
1961
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