Definition: Bob Mackie: (1938-2014) was a British designer, producer and publisher who worked with artists such as Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Andy Warhol. He pioneered the use of large-scale advertising posters and installations, becoming one of the first figures in contemporary art. The word "Bob Mackie" refers to his unique approach to the production of advertising material, which often included large-scale posters and installations that aimed to engage the viewer's mind by using color, imagery and movement to create a sense of space or time. The name itself is derived from the name of Mackie, a British inventor who worked for the company. In his career, Bob Mackie created over 100,000 posters and installations that were exhibited in major museums, galleries and hotels around the world. He was also involved in the development of the early use of large-format printing technologies and helped to establish the production techniques that later became standard in contemporary art. In addition to his work as a designer and publisher, Bob Mackie was also a philanthropist who donated millions of pounds to museums, galleries and educational institutions around the world. He died at the age of 86 and is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, and two children, John and Paul.