Banned book art (fwd)
Lagusta Pauline Yearwood (ly001f@uhura.cc.rochester.edu)
Sat, 15 Nov 1997 12:52:42 -0500 (EST)
hey 'fishers,
this sounds pretty cool, thought you might be interested in it. i wonder
if tcitr is one of the books (i haven't checked the site yet)?
lagusta
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Date: Sat, 15 Nov 1997 09:50:56 -0500
From: dbriars@world.std.com
To: mclibel@europe.std.com
Subject: Banned book art
Subject: Banned book art
Date: Nov 15, 1997
From: http://www.banned.books.com/
Please visit our 1997 Banned Books Exhibit
Banned Books Get New Life
Banned Books as Art is an expose by Michigan artist Sharon Wysocki. In the
exhibit, Wysocki has featured several books that have been banned at one time
or another. Adorning them with her artwork, she has made a statement about the
reason for the banning. Using creative additions ranging from frames to common
items, Wysocki has subtly made a point about the misperceptions that have
guided the book banners.
Wysocki believes all books deserve protection from would-be banners. "I think
the general public should have the choice of what t hey want to read -- and not
have somebody decide that for them," she says.
Ironically, on this year's scheduled tour of the exhibit, an Independence,
Missouri library called Ms. Wysocki to bow out. Evidently the library believed
that her art was not appropriate for their town.
We are proud to showcase Ms. Wysocki's art during Banned Books Week (and
beyond). Please enjoy your tour of Banned Books as Art.
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