text/gallery - design and visual arts events inspired by the printed word

About

text/gallery curates collaborative projects inspired by the printed and written word. we are interested in the space between text and the visual arts: using typography, languages, libraries and archives as a catalyst for creative practice. Please check back for a new project series beginning in 2010.

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Projects

Our first exhibition took place in March at the German Gymnasium.
47 designers contributed work based on the dictionary's beautiful but forgotten words. See their work here.

The Art of Lost Words is currently available for touring - please get in touch if you're interested in bringing it to your venue. We can also help plan an educational or local design element to accompany the exhibition.

3-13 SEPTEMBER 2009, London
Typographic installation at Kings Place

Commissioned by Poet in the City and the British Council,
Words Converge is a collaborative installation that will showcase the work of young poets in the UK, Israel, Romania, Greece and Georgia.
Part of the spoken word and music festival at Kings Place.
see more here