Ben Blount is a Detroit born artist, designer and letterpress printer best known for work that explores ideas of race, identity and the stories we tell ourselves about living in America. He uses typography and language to create work that moves through the realms of graphic design, print culture and activism. Ben is a believer in the power of the printed word and shares his passion for print and design by speaking and conducting workshops around the country.
His work is included in the collections of the Newberry Library, the Chicago Field Museum, Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Ben earned a MFA in Interdisciplinary Book and Paper Arts from Columbia College Chicago.
Join us for a 30 minute presentation about Ben’s work, live over Zoom. Please note, all times are Pacific.