"…artists and biologist are taught to observe the nature.
Biologist are taught to study the functioning of the organic physical world
and the artists are taught to make social observation of the physical world."
Rules
Absolutely love this quotes/rules from "Nineteenth Century Job Printing Display - The Poster", a little guide about typesetting/printing typeset with metal type and printed by Bowne & Co., Stationers in 1989 in New York. Clean instructions for being a good composer!
Read MoreBetween writing and type: the stencil letter
Just spotted an interesting exhibition in Antwerp next week:
"An exhibition of stencil letters from the 18th century to the present day. Assembled by Eric Kindel and Fred Smeijers, the exhibition will feature a rich selection of stencil letters in the context of artefacts, documents and ephemera, including stencil plates and stencilling devices, specimens and catalogues, patent inventions and much more. A highlight of the exhibition will be a set of new stencil typefaces designed by Maurice Göldner, Pierre Pané-Fauré and Fred Smeijers. "
practical info
20 April — 29 June 2012
Opening Thursday 19 April
Catapult
Projectspace Kades—Kaden
Rubenslei 10
2018 Antwerp
Belgium
The Letterpress Workers international summit 2012
At its first edition, The Letterpress Workers International Summit (17-21.04.12) will try to lay a link between cross-culture thinking about typography and design practices. During the four days of a letterpress printing designers from all around Europe will work together. Prints produced during that days, with works by printers from the Italian letterpress scene, will form an exhibition open until 19th may.
Letterpress participants are: Pete Burke (DK), John Cristopher (UK), Alexander Cooper and Rose Gridneff (UK), Thomas Gravemaker (NL), Mark Pavey (UK) and Justin Knopp (UK).
17-21.04.12
Sesto San Giovanni
Via Granelli 1
Milan, Italy
Velo+Letterpress
De Ronde van Vlaanderen (Tour of Flanders) is one of the most important cycling races in Belgium and it is taking place this Sunday. So while the fans are taking places along the race course or in front of tv, here is a little roundup:)
Read MoreBirth of a book
This short documentary created by Glenn Milner for the Daily Telegraph captures a book being created using traditional printing methods. The book being printed is Suzanne St Albans’ 'Mango and Mimosa' published as part of the Slightly Foxed series. Shot at Smith-Settle Printers, Leeds, England.
Ink. Balaji Lithographers
A short film by Smriti Mehra and Matt Lee, shot at Balaji Lithographers, Majestic, Bangalore. Originally shot for the City One Minutes foundation and Holland Doc 24/ VPRO.
"In City One Minutes life in each city is divided into 24 one-minute portraits, each depicting one hour of the day. Every film is a personal impression of the city in which the artist lives."
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