exhibitions
Explore upcoming and permanent exhibitions.
DeLittle Collection: Over 100 Years of Crafting Wood Type in York
DeLittle was one of only a few wood letter manufacturers in the UK, based on Vine Street in York. View this unique collection at Thin Ice Press: the York Centre for Print and celebrate an extraordinary part of York’s print and design heritage.
All welcome, no booking required.
All Shall be Afforded Dignity!
‘All Shall Be Afforded Dignity’ is a collection of works from South African artist Norman Kaplan, whose prints and linocuts speak to what life was like during apartheid and tell the story of South Africa’s journey toward democracy.
The exhibition, which gets its name from Kaplan’s 1996 award-winning linocut, explores themes of dignity, democracy, and the enduring human spirit.
Thin Ice Press
Thin Ice Press celebrates the rich heritage and vibrant future of printing in York by bringing together our collaborators, past and present, to chart the journey of the Press and welcome you to our new venue.
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A Queen’s Book of Flowers
What did a 17th-century queen know about daffodils in Africa? How did books (and gardens) shape the world for women who couldn’t travel? Visit a letterpress display at Thin Ice Press: the York Centre for Print reimagining women’s knowledge about plants.
‘Cities Look Like Teeth’ by David Armes (Red Plate Press)
An artist's book and large-format print series chronicling a decade of travels through Europe, incorporating laser-cut photography and letterpress-printed text responses.
All welcome, no booking required.