Typography: The Lusty Lady

This post will surely get a lot of hits by those searching for something other than a blog about public art. And, it will probably annoy, upset, or amuse people. Whatever. I don't want to hear about your thoughts on strip clubs, exploitation of women, etc. Go find another blog to talk about that.

This isn't about the art going on inside (and yes they have erotic photography and art shows in their lobby). This post is about the marquee itself. I love it! An old school kind of marquee with some of the cleverest phrases I've seen in advertising. They are playful and irreverent. And they change pretty frequently. They are always about something very culturally topical. When the Seattle Art Museum (located across the street) opened their show of Roman Art from the Louvre, the phrase was "Julius Sees Her".

I also like the lettering of their logo. A great script typeface. Perhaps that "u" could be just a bit closer to the first "L", but otherwise great motion, approachable, and playful. Love the Art Deco letters with which they write their taglines. Read more about the Lusty Lady on Wikipedia.

Location: 1st Avenue, Seattle (across from the Seattle Art Museum)