To the letter: Show revives an ancient craft

London – A new exhibition shows how a centuries-old craft is being re-invented for modern usage.

Reverting to Type, curated by Graham Bignell of artisan letterpress studio New North Press and graphic designer Richard Ardagh, features prints and publications from around the world.

The show highlights a new-found interest in letterpress, explain the curators. ‘From computer-based designers with a desire to ply craft with a tactile immediacy that has been lost with modern technology, to traditional presses finding new ways to revitalise their design output.’

LS:N Global has also reported on the revival of forgotten behaviour and traditions.