In the Land of Punctuation sale and artistic perspectives

and artistic perspectives

Publisher: Atelier HOKO

The vibrance of design from Lebanon stands out as an exception in the region and needs to be understood via the country’s long-standing cultural relations with Europe

Published February 2009"

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In the Land of Punctuation sale and artistic perspectivesFirst published in 1905, German poet Christian Morgensterns piece is a darkly comic linguistic caprice. Illustrated with punctuation marks, the text is a romp, and yet the political undertones are unmistakable, suggesting menacing systems of control. Rathna Ramanathan balances bold experimentation with precise communication to create a book that reinvents design as argument. Her art and design invoke icons, styles and genres of early twentieth century