A Show of Hands: Handwriting in the Age of Print
Newberry Library 60 West Walton Street, Chicago
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A Show of Hands: Handwriting in the Age of Print
For centuries, handwriting served as a powerful tool for communicating information, preserving knowledge, shaping identity, and building empires. In our digital world, however, fewer and fewer people can read handwritten words. Handwriting has survived disruptive technologies before. The invention of printing did not diminish the need for handwriting. Instead, it created new markets for ambitious […]
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Sunday, November 27, 2022
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Monday, November 28, 2022
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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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Wednesday, November 30, 2022
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Thursday, December 1, 2022
- December 1, 2022 -Script? or Type? The Pleasures and Perils of Script Fonts – Russell Maret in Conversation with Jill Gage
Script? or Type? The Pleasures and Perils of Script Fonts – Russell Maret in Conversation with Jill Gage
Renowned printer and type designer Russell Maret will discuss the creation and use of script fonts, past and present, with Jill Gage, curator of the exhibition A Show of Hands: Handwriting in the Age of Print. SPEAKERS Russell Maret is a letter designer and letterpress printer working in New York City. Jill Gage is the Newberry’s Custodian of […]
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Friday, December 2, 2022
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Saturday, December 3, 2022
- December 3, 2022 -Try Your Hand at Calligraphy: A Calligraphy Fair with the Chicago Calligraphy Collective
Try Your Hand at Calligraphy: A Calligraphy Fair with the Chicago Calligraphy Collective
Calligraphy evolved into a fine art practice in the mid-20th century, and it continues to be reimagined by artists today. To keep the art of beautiful lettering alive, it must be practiced. Join us and the Chicago Calligraphy Collective for an interactive and family-friendly event focused on the history of handwriting. Enjoy demonstrations of different […]
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