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Time is Running Short!

Time is Running Short!

Sure, I say this every time, but gosh, this show has gone by fast! Can you believe it is time to wrap up our Hedi Kyle show already? HELLO HEDI closes a week from Saturday, July 25th. If you haven't visited the gallery yet, you better hurry. In fact, I'd recommend you visit this week if you really want the best viewing.
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Congratulations HELLO HEDI Award Winners!

Congratulations HELLO HEDI Award Winners!

23 Sandy Gallery is thrilled to announce the award winners for our current exhibition titled HELLO HEDI. This lively and engaging show features 56 books by 53 artists, all inspired by the myriad structures invented by Hedi Kyle. A force in our field, Hedi has invented many popular structures including the flag book, blizzard book, fishbone fold, Wunderkabinets, pivoting panel book and many others.
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A nice compliment for HELLO HEDI

A nice compliment for HELLO HEDI

Very nice feedback on our HELLO HEDI show from Larry Seidman. If you have been to a Movable Book Society conference, you have no doubt met Larry. He has a fantastic collection of movable books, both historic and contemporary.
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HELLO HEDI Reception is Friday — A Hot Night of Hot Art!

HELLO HEDI Reception is Friday — A Hot Night of Hot Art!

You are invited to the HELLO HEDI reception to be held Friday, June 26th, from 5:00 to 7:00 p. m. We are very excited that Hedi will be here to help celebrate this terrific show and hope you can join the fun.
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Come play at Hedi’s Table!

Come play at Hedi’s Table!

Hedi Kyle, the star of our current HELLO HEDI exhibition here at the gallery, made her first book in Berkeley, California in 1968. During her long career as a top-notch book conservator and teacher, Hedi inspired book artists around the world by inventing myriad innovative structures including the flag book, blizzard book, fishbone fold, Wunderkabinets, pivoting panel book and many others. She truly revolutionized the field of book arts with her penchant for play, material explorations and willingness to share.
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Now Showing at 23 Sandy Gallery: HELLO HEDI

Now Showing at 23 Sandy Gallery: HELLO HEDI

23 Sandy Gallery is pleased to present HELLO HEDI, an international juried exhibition of book art celebrating influential artist Hedi Kyle. This show features 56 works inspired by the myriad structures Hedi has invented during her long career as artist, conservator and teacher. Hedi has revolutionized the field of book arts with her penchant for play, material explorations and willingness to share.
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Your One Month Reminder for HELLO HEDI Entries!

Your One Month Reminder for HELLO HEDI Entries!

Call for Entries: HELLO HEDI On view in the gallery: June 5 - July 25, 2015Deadline for submissions: March 28, 2015 23 Sandy hosts two juried exhibitions each year. Our first for 2015 will be titled HELLO HEDI. For this exciting exhibition we are seeking book art inspired by the myriad structures invented by Hedi Kyle.
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The Mysterious Wunderkabinett by Hedi Kyle

The Mysterious Wunderkabinett by Hedi Kyle

Of all of the book and paper structures invented by Hedi Kyle over her long and inspiring career, one very mysterious Hedi marvel has drawn the most curiosity and many questions from artists: the Wudnerkabinett or Wundercabinet. As many book artists have no doubt done in recent months, at first reference to this elusive creature I turned to Dr. Google.
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Hedi Kyle Video Interview Inspiration & The Pivoting Panel Book

Hedi Kyle Video Interview Inspiration & The Pivoting Panel Book

Need a video to entertain you on that holiday plane trip next week? Have a holiday vacation with some spare time? This video interview of Hedi Kyle might be inspiring as you start thinking about new work for your entry for the HELLO HEDI show. It was filmed in 2009 as part of the non-profit Senior Artists Initiative Inventory and Oral History Project. Hedi was interviewed by Michelle Dauberman in Philadelphia at Hedi's home studio.
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2015 Calls for Entries

2015 Calls for Entries

Call for Entries I: HELLO HEDI On view in the gallery: June 5 - July 25, 2015Deadline for submissions: March 28, 2015 23 Sandy hosts two international juried exhibitions each year. Our first for 2015 will be titled HELLO HEDI. For this exciting exhibition we are seeking artist books inspired by the myriad structures invented by Hedi Kyle.
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