In Depth: LetterPress Exhibition at AIB

The Art Institute of Boston (AIB) arranged a short and thorough exhibition of contemporary letterpress at the school's gallery. Focusing on the art and craft of regional presses in Boston and southern New England, many studios got to show how deep was their bite.

A must-see show, since I am having a love affair with letterpress. Who needs a Vanderbuilt, when you have a Vandercook? 

Love the tacks: The message certainly lies in the medium.

9" x 12" Woodblock carvings of the motorcycle and cow prints above.

Oh, that canister motif and drips.  

Love the simple design created from six pieces of wood type.
A world of No. Ones and Zeros.

Several display cases held various printed cards, announcements, designed moleskin covers and the lead blocks used to create them.

Thanks to all the printing studios including: 

Annis Press & Shinola Press, EM Letterpress, Firefly Letterpress, Interrobang Letterpress, Marsolais Press & Lettercarving, Milk Row Studios, Peter Kruty Editions, Rick Rawlins Work, Sun Hill Press, and Union Press.

Special thanks goes out to all those who know the value of the handmade.

Posted 8th October by Miss Holly G

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