Our Story
In 1909, Leopold Levinsohn opened a firm specializing in graphic design and shop window display. In the 1920’s he formed an art school and published two books.
Today, Elkan & Levinsohn is lead by Adam Thabo, the great-grandson of Leopold Levinsohn who has been working in the scenic industry for over 30 years.
Leopold, Levinsohn, 1909
Adam Thabo, 2026
Adam Thabo
Adam Thabo has over 30 years of experience working in the scenic industry. He received a. Master’s Degree in Innovation Design Engineering from the Royal College of Art, a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from the Imperial College of London and a Bachelor of Arts in Print-making from the Rhode Island School of Design.
Der Plakatschreiber The Poster Maker by Leopold Levinsohn, 1925
Leopold Levinsohn
This archive and effort to revive and renew the firm’s name is a hope to rekindle a connection with the history of Adam Thabo’s great-grandfather but also the lively art community that was based in Berlin, Germany. This story is a personal story about the art of making, but it is also a testament to creativity lost to a great tragedy.
We aim to let the story inspire our work.