After “Scrolls” exhibition ended at the SG Gallery in Venice, my scroll will stay longer with the Scuola Internazionale di Grafica Venezia as this is a travelling exhibition. The beautifully located school was founded in 1969 and is the premier university program in Venice for Printmaking and Book Arts, as well as the most established and equipped studio for professional and practicing artists. One of the organizers of “Scrolls”, the Associazione VIS Venetiae Incipit Scriptorium, whose goal is to teach and keep the ancient art of calligraphy, posted these photos of the opening April 17th.

A scroll is a roll of papyrus, parchment, or paper which has been written, drawn or painted upon for the purpose of decoration or preserving or transmitting information. Scrolls were the first form of editable record keeping texts, used in Eastern Mediterranean ancient Egyptian civilizations. While the scroll was popular until the fourth century, it was gradually replaced by the codex, which is a book in the format used for modern books.

“No Mind I” artist’s book, handwritten calligraphy on Nepalese paper, limited edition of 3, each unique.

A view from the Scuola Internazionale di Grafica, photo by J. Davis.