Explore an exhibition of indigenous Mexican craftsmanship from John Tortorice’s collection, showcasing hand-made works in wood, clay, copper, and textiles collected across Mexico.
“By Women, About Women: Stories in Fabric” at UW-Madison’s Kohler Art Library celebrates women’s lives, identity, and creativity through a unique collection of historical textiles.
Explore 25 years of artist Lewis Koch’s New Year’s cards. This exhibition features collages, photography, and ephemera reflecting on the transient nature of time.
Explore the exhibition “Listen, Listen: Adadam Agofomma,” a fine press book celebrating Ghanaian musician Koo Nimo through handmade paper, artistic collaboration, and Ghanaian culture.
Explore 22 illuminated manuscript facsimiles from the Kohler Art Library, featuring medieval to Renaissance gospels, psalters, and codices rich in color, gold foil, and ornate design.
Explore the Kohler Art Library’s collection of artist sketchbook facsimiles, featuring works by Picasso, Cezanne, and Klee. This 2008 exhibition highlights raw, unrehearsed creativity.
Explore the Kohler Art Library’s online Artist’s Book Collection, a visual finding aid featuring limited edition and unique book art available for research and discovery.
This 2004 exhibit explores the material culture of chamber pots (1450–1940), analyzing how these neglected objects reflect shifting cultural values and production history.
“The Scientist’s Eye” explores the intersection of art and science through rare books and artistic works, highlighting the visual discourse between scientific inquiry and creativity.
This exhibit celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Vandercook Proof Press by showcasing diverse artist folios and experimental printing techniques from over 30 master printers.
“Unbound” explores African-American artists’ books and children’s books from the Kohler Art Library, organized around themes of ancestry, memory, trauma, and resistance.
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