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From Trash to Treasure

An Exhibit of Brazilian “Cartonera” Books
in Bruce Peel Special Collections

It was on View:
October 1-31, 2023.
Rutherford Library
South Foyer

University of Alberta

Please note that these are just a sample of the books.
The full collection is available at the Bruce Peel Special Collections at the University of Alberta.

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Collage

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Colour Schemes

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Handwriting and Calligraphy

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Illustration

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Localization, Silenced Voices, Afro-Brazilian and Indigenous Culture

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Minimalism

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Stenciling

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Texture

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The Aura of the Book:
One-of-a-Kind Covers

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Traces of Recycling

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Visual Citation
and Intertextuality

Exhibit Video
Coming Soon

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Exhibit Opening and Website Launch (Extended)

Oct 5, 2023

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Speech:
Dirce Waltrick do Amarante Phd

Professor at Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina

Oct 5, 2023

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Speech:
Evandro Rodrigues MA

Editor in Chief at Katarina Kartonera Publisher

Oct 5, 2023

Photo Album:

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Radio Interview:
CBC Listen | Radio Active

Odile Cisneros Phd
Professor at University of Alberta | MLCS

Books Made from Recycled Material

Oct 17, 2023

Radio Interview:
Rádio Ponto | O Som da Notícia

Odile Cisneros Phd
Professor at University of Alberta | MLCS

UFSC leva exposição "Do lixo ao tesouro" para universidade do Canadá

Oct 19, 2023

News Article:
The Gateway

“From Trash to Treasure” exhibits a remarkable phenomenon sparked by recycling cardboard.

Oct 23, 2023

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