Recently the Art Collection at The New York Public Library received several generous donations of ephemeral material for our artist files. Sorting through boxes of catalogues and brochures (and an occasional birthday card or bill), we came across some amazing exhibition announcements. These are not the normal two-sided variety that provide the basic who, what, and where information; instead, they are truly unique pieces that intrigue viewers to go and see the exhibitions they promote. We still have another 40+ boxes to open, and I’m sure more treasures are waiting to be discovered! Here are some example invitations:
