These two titles published by the Boston Athenaeum commemorate noteworthy exhibits showcased at the Athenaeum in 2024 by combining scans of exhibit artwork, essays, and artifact labels into a beautiful perfect bound book.
Framing Freedom: The Harriet Hayden Albums retells the story of Harriet Hayden, a remarkable woman who played a crucial role in the city’s — and the nation’s — fight against slavery.
The Art of Paper: Claire Van Vliet + the Janus Press highlights Van Vliet’s captivating quilt books and other woven and interlocking book structures, her vibrant pulp paintings, made by “painting” with variously pigmented paper pulps, and her striking prints.
