Art of the Book

Tue, Dec 1, 6pm - Sat, Dec 12, 2015 8pm

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An exhibition by Professor Margaret Morton's Art of the Book class in the 2nd floor lobby of the Foundation Building. 

Work by Alex Brindis, Antara Morfe, Brianna Leatherbury, Chiara Barlow, Deanna Maffeo, Evan O'Connor, Emma Brown, Jackson Stack, Kalle Wadzinski, Lauren Bishop, Maja Griffin, Marvin ‘Nick’ Cano, Morgan Roslyn, Roni Aviv, Samantha Ritchie and Trine Struwe Hansen

Opening Reception on Tuesday 1 December, 6pm - 8pm

The exhibition will be on view through December 12, 2015, 11am - 6pm

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