“{L}inking Letters” Exhibition Dates: April 1 – May 24, 2024
Location: Open Book 2nd floor Gallery, 1011 Washington Avenue S, Minneapolis
About The Exhibition:
“(L)inking Letters” offers a window into the history and ongoing practice of Hebrew-character printing and Jewish book art, through a display of materials relating to Hebrew printing alongside the work of over a dozen contemporary artists and printers working with hand-set Hebrew type across the world. Representing a wide range of styles, and showcasing artists at all stages of their careers, this show brings together a fascinating selection of artists’ books, posters, broadsheets, cards, and other works that highlight the vitality of Jewish printing today.
Participating Artists:
About The Curator:
Robyn Awend is an arts advocate, multi-media artist, and community builder. Her background in fine arts and curation has led her work in the Twin Cities arts community for the past eighteen years. Robyn’s artwork often uses Hebrew words and word fragments to inspire her letterpress prints and mixed-media installations, exploring identity through various cultural and societal influences. Awend is a founding member of Form+Content Gallery in Minneapolis and is a steward of the newly commissioned Hebrew wood type collection at the Minnesota Center for Book Arts. She holds a BFA from the University of Arizona and an MFA from the University of Dallas.
Presented in conjunction with:
Letters That Link Us: Histories And Mysteries Of Hebrew Type
An Interdisciplinary 2-Day Symposium & Exhibition
To learn more about the presenters and artists, visit https://hebrewtypesymposium.com/
Join us for an artist reception as part of the symposium on April 11 from 2:00 – 3:30 pm.