A Roll of the Dice: Symbolism in the Sackner Archive

Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa Libraries 125 W Washington St, Iowa City, IA, United States

In 1897, French Symbolist poet Stéphane Mallarmé revolutionized the world of graphic design with a single poem that forever changed the way we look at words. His work illustrated how text conveys meaning not only through words, but also as visual symbols that contain a deeper meaning. For over 125 years, artists and writers have...

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Beyond the Codex: The Work of Peter and Donna Thomas

Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa Libraries 125 W Washington St, Iowa City, IA, United States

Book artist Peter Thomas will talk about how he has used book structure and binding techniques to add depth of meaning to his artwork and enhance viewers’ understanding of it. Interweaving discussion about the history and future of book arts, he will also share how his work relates to the way concrete poets have utilized...

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