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A Recommended Book Art Exhibition

A Recommended Book Art Exhibition

UNHINGED: BOOK ART ON THE CUTTING EDGE September 27, 2015 - January 3, 2016, Lightcatcher Building Whatcom Museum Bellingham, Washington From the museum: "This exhibition surveys recent directions in book art through 70 diverse works by 60 prominent artists in the field from across the country, including Great Britain and Australia. It explores the limitless potential of the book as an independent, creative medium through both intimately-scaled pieces and large installations. Many artists carve old volumes or twist their pages into unique, sculptural configurations.
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Featured Curated Collection: Altered Books

Featured Curated Collection: Altered Books

A recent gallery addition, James Allen, and his remarkable book excavations inspired this curated collection and I was surprised to discover that we have nearly 40 altered books in inventory. Altered books are a hot topic of with many artists who alter, sculpt and carve books. Using found books, these artists transform vintage or modern, mundane or extraordinary and especially everyday books into fascinating works of art.
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