A dynamic collection of artist books that focuses on cultural exploration through art, blending traditional techniques with contemporary approaches. These collaborative works feature artists that come from bicultural and bilingual contexts, reflecting the ties their publishers – Instituto Gráfico de Chicago and Arceo Press – have to Latin America and particularly Mexico, in addition to the United States.
A collection of recently-published works that largely feature avant-garde, taboo, polarizing, or unusual subjects. These works stay true to the original intent of the cartoneras publishing movement, which began in Argentina during the 2001 economic crisis as a way to promote the democratization of literature and community-led book creation.
A collection of artist books that explore Mexico's indigenous roots, particularly focusing on its pre-Colombian art, mythology, worldviews, ceremonies and rituals, food and drink, and storytelling. The works feature engraving, serigraphy, linocut, and more.
A collection of Mexican artist books, most of which have never been offered before and are not held by any library, including a selection of prints that commemorate the 1968 Tlatelolco massacre in Mexico and engravings by Mexican artists that show solidarity with the Palestinian people as they endure a horrific genocide. Overall, these work promote progressive social change, highlighting the power and importance of politically engaged art to galvanize the public.
A series of collections that feature art on Chile's immense social and political changes in recent years. Some of the collections focus more broadly on Chilean history, providing snapshots into the past; others make bold political and social statements that show the diverse struggles and realities of Chileans today. Created by a variety of independent artists and publishers, the works are highly unique and only available in limited runs.
A collection of portfolios that feature a variety of styles and techniques, including engraving, serigraphy, linocut, and more. The artists featured here both pay homage to Latin American (particularly Mexican) tradition and contribute new perspectives to the region’s contemporary art scene, often using these collections as platforms to promote progressive social change and political awareness.
Several collections of rare historical documents, fine press and artist books, bookplates, rare books and manuscripts, and zines that we showcased at the Rare Books and Manuscripts (RBMS) in June 2024.
A collection of 215 title to honor the diverse LGBTQIA+ community, as well as promote the group’s rights and reflecting on the long historical fight to achieve them. Our list includes LGBTQIA+ novels, collections of art and photography, academic studies on the historical and sociological aspects of gender and sexuality, and much more.
