Raiders of the Lost Art: Posters of Drew Struzan

July 3–September 3

Drew Struzan (1947–2025) was a renowned artist known for designing some of the most iconic movie posters of all time, from THE MUPPET MOVIE to THE THING, the first four Indiana Jones films, BLADE RUNNER, COMING TO AMERICA and over 150 more. Struzan’s easily distinguishable illustrations act as windows into other worlds, capturing the magic evoked by the films. Steven Spielberg, a frequent collaborator, remarked, “His posters made many of our movies into destinations…and the memory of those movies and the age we were when we saw them always comes flashing back just by glancing at his iconic photorealistic imagery. In his own invented style, nobody drew like Drew.” With this series, AFI Silver celebrates this inimitable artist whose work was recognized by numerous awards — a Saturn Award, Inkpot Award, Saul Bass Award and more — but also adorns the shelves and walls of countless film fans around the world.