Front cover of the Maya — The Great Jaguar Rises exhibition book, featuring a bold geometric logotype and clean, modern typography by Isabel Inhoven.
Maya Exhibition Book Design
The accompanying publication for the touring exhibition ‘Maya: The Great Jaguar Rises’ offers a deep dive into Maya culture. Authored by Nikolai Grube, one of the world’s foremost experts on the subject, this book remains an essential resource for anyone captivated by this vibrant civilization.
The design acts as a sophisticated bridge between the modern and the ancient. By pairing contemporary, bold typography and a vibrant color palette with powerful imagery, the aesthetic directly mirrors the structured architectural forms and energetic spirit of the Maya people. Each spread is designed for clarity and impact, using a dynamic grid that balances dense historical narrative with expansive photography and intricate illustrations.
Close-up of the custom-designed Maya logotype on exhibition book cover, showcasing the geometric letterforms inspired by ancient Maya architectural lines.
Editorial book spread detailing the collapse of Maya culture, featuring a structured typographic layout, intricate historical illustrations, and high-definition artifact photography.
Double-page editorial spread illustrating the daily rituals and social structures of the Maya, featuring vibrant imagery and a clean, modern grid system.
Two-page publication spread illustrating the beliefs of the Maya, balancing historical narratives by Nikolai Grube with an immersive editorial design and high-contrast typography.
Maya exhibition book Nikolai Grube
Format 240 x 290 mm Extend 100 pages Author Nikolai Grube Publisher Royal BC Museum + Museumspartner + Ministerio de cultura y deportes de Guatemala 
See the exhibition design + identity HERE

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