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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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Gifty Picks - Day 12 - Field Trip by Karen Kunc

Gifty Picks - Day 12 - Field Trip by Karen Kunc

Today's holiday Gifty Pick is by letterpress innovator Karen Kunc. I am a HUGE fan of her work—she has a refreshingly original style using letterpress techniques that are result in gorgeous, layered, beautiful prints. Karen, who lives in Nebraska, is both an accomplished, widely-exhibited book artist and respected print maker.
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