New Asshole Magazine

New Asshole is an academic journal that strives for a critical dialogue surrounding the production of DIY art. It publishes writing concerned with the contextualization, theorization, and documentation of contemporary basement aesthetics. Each issue contains essays concerned with the nature of production, the placement of DIY art in the trajectory of history, the relationship with the institutional art space, and the manner in which art is received by the public. In addition to publications, New Asshole creates events such as lectures and panel discussions to further encourage public discourse.
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Westchester New York: not your ordinary burbs!

Westchester County has never been merely the country escape of ritzy Manhattanites. About an hour north of the fabulous city, the area is a haven for the arts ... where artists can find the space that NYC just can't offer. 
The Lift Trucks Project (LTP) is a new space located in Croton Falls, NY, converted from a 1920's fork lift repair shop into studios and an exhibition space. Its roster includes the likes of Alex Katz and Robert Indiana.

Anyway if you find yourself in New York between June 7th and July 12th, check out their new exhibit: FROM A FACTORY FLOOR: Screen Print Collaborations. Screen print collaborations with prints by master screen printer Gary Lichtenstein.

Gary Panter

images from http://www.ltproject.com/LTP_upcoming.html

2 tidbits; can't get enuff letterpress!

Check it out: how to set type and look good in flannel:

Thanks comberg!

And some more entertainment

thanks cva!

Remember always stand sturdy with feet slightly apart, and your elbows should always move freely!

Culpa Culpa

YO YO YO... the COMMON PRESS is now apart of the College & University Letterpress Printers' Association (CULPA) !!

Established in 2006, CULPA is an international group. It's goal is to bring together educators and students in the letterpress community. OMG that's the same goals as us. phew!

Check em out: CULPA

and they've got some news, stay updated!

First Arabic Printing Press

Back in the day, 1734, Mr. Al-Shamas Abdullah Zakher founded the first Arabic printing press. Located in Lebanon this little press ran happily until 1899. It was the fist Arabic script printing press in Lebanon. To learn more about this little guy and see some awesome pictures click here.