“Codex Mexico:” the book is art
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A group of contemporary Mexican artists learned the printing tradition of their Pre-Colombian ancestors and then made the techniques their own. The product: artisanal books that “push the boundaries of bookmaking convention, providing distinctive housing for some of Mexico’s most celebrated poets and writers.”
The curators broadened the frame of reference by including art books made on Californian and Australian printing presses in the exhibition, “Codex Mexico,” which opened on March 22 at the Mexican Cultural Institute. According to the invitation, the exhibition invites…
Contemplation of parallels and divergences between the cultures, artists, and printers of the exhibition. Inheritors of vastly different traditions, these artists’ singular visions reflect a seemingly endless array of possibilities in the art of printmaking.
Exhibition Details
Mexican Cultural Institute
2829 16th St NW
The exhibition is up through June 15.
In conjunction with the show, the Institute is holding a symposium and book fair on April 19 and 20. More information
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