Studio magazine (Fall 2018/Winter 2019)

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Graphic Design at the Studio Museum by SaVonne Anderson

When The Studio Museum in Harlem first opened its doors in 1968, the Museum had a strong commitment to producing scholarly materials, most notably exhibition brochures and small catalogues. At a time when black artists were often omitted from mainstream museum exhibitions and publications, these materials offered information not available elsewhere, and have provided resources for future scholars. Out of this dedication grew a robust print program that saw materials produced for the likes of artists Barkley L. Hendricks and Elizabeth Catlett to writer Alice Walker.


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