This stamp, which debuted in 1998, was illustrated by MICA Faculty Whitney Sherman. The widely successful semi-postal stamp was the first in the U.S. to be priced above the standard postal rate, with excess proceeds going directly towards the…
The annual Small Press Expo comics and graphic arts festival presents the best and brightest established creators in independent comics. In addition to the opportunity for public exposure and sales, this annual event also allows less established…
It might be from Dr.Seuss, or Beatrix Potter; Jan Brent or Robert McClosky, but everyone has a memory of their favorite childhood book. Children’s books are formative memories for many, not least because of their captivating illustrations. Here at…
Zines are known for their grassroots and autobiographical nature, which makes them perfect of expression and information for a wide range of subjects that are often neglected by mainstream publishing - including mental health. Zines have a long…
To celebrate Black History Month, the Decker Library is highlighting works and publications by contemporary black artists from Baltimore and around the nation. From conceptual artists to painters, sculptors, photographers, singers, poets, writers,…
Postcards. Receipts. Grocery lists. Photocopies. Zines. Watercolor sketches. Post-it doodles. Bus tickets. Four-leaf clovers. MICA IDs. Safe deposit box keys. Honduran cash. Tweezers. A short list of all the things Decker Library staff have found in…
Visionaire is a conceptual fashion publication that first launched in the spring of 1991. Known for pushing well beyond the boundaries of the traditional magazine format, Visionaire often uses nontraditional materials and methods to express…