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Area Studies, Benson Latin American Collection, Exhibits, Global Studies, Humanities & Liberal Arts, Poetry

Poems, Magazines & Manifestos: Exploring Literary Vanguardism in Early 20th-Century Latin America

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A new exhibition at the Benson Latin American Collection highlights the cultural production of the region’s avant-garde artists and thinkers By Veronica Valarino The early decades of the 20th century in major Latin American cities saw the explosion of publications and writers in a movement fueled by a growing access to publishing and an increasingly … Continue reading Poems, Magazines & Manifestos: Exploring Literary Vanguardism in Early 20th-Century Latin America →

Acquisitions/Foreign Travel, Collections, Global Studies, Uncategorized

Collecting Francophone Zines and Books in Montreal

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Due to generous donor support to a Hornraiser campaign for foreign acquisitions trips, I was recently able to travel to Canada to attend the Montreal Anarchist Bookfair and purchase books for the UT Libraries’ collections. In addition to meeting with vendors and participating in the international community of librarians, zine makers, booksellers, and publishers at … Continue reading Collecting Francophone Zines and Books in Montreal →

Collections, Digital Humanities, Distinctive Collections, Fine Arts Library

Art Zines from the Russell Etchen Collection

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“Illuminating Explorations” – This series of digital exhibits is designed to promote and celebrate UT Libraries collections in small-scale form. The exhibits will highlight unique materials to elevate awareness of a broad range of content. “Illuminating Explorations” will be created and released over time, with the intent of encouraging use of featured and related items, both … Continue reading Art Zines from the Russell Etchen Collection →

Archives, Benson Latin American Collection, Collections, Exhibits, LLILAS Benson

Benson’s Latinx zines on view at Gordon-White Building

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By Daniel Arbino, Librarian for U.S. Latina/o Studies They are colorful, vibrant, tongue-in-cheek, eclectic, expressive, melancholic, and political. They are self-published, sold, traded, and given away. Extremely rare, but inexpensive. And now, they are on display. The University of Texas at Austin’s Latino Studies has a flashy new exhibition in the halls of the Gordon-White … Continue reading Benson’s Latinx zines on view at Gordon-White Building →

Archives, Collections, Fine Arts Library, Uncategorized

About ‘Zines and Art

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The event referenced below has already occurred. This Thursday (11/3), five local artists will gather for a panel at the Fine Arts Library (FAL) to talk about how they were impacted by the presence of the DIY ‘zine movement. The FAL began collecting ‘zines in 2010 with some guidance from Russell Etchen, the manager/curator of the … Continue reading About ‘Zines and Art →

Area Studies, Distinctive Collections, Zines

From Counterculture to the Classroom

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A growing number of University of Texas faculty are turning to zines – self-published, often handmade works of art and expression – as a powerful tool for learning, collaboration, and research. Once viewed primarily as underground artifacts of DIY culture, zines have become a bridge between creative expression and academic inquiry, and the Libraries are … Continue reading From Counterculture to the Classroom →

Acquisitions/Foreign Travel, Area Studies, Collections, Digital Humanities, Digital Scholarship, Global Studies, Humanities & Liberal Arts, Uncategorized

Down and Out in Lisbon and London: Antiquarian Books and Digital Humanities in Europe

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Thanks to the generous support of the Center for European Studies and the UT Libraries, I was recently able to travel to London, England and Lisbon, Portugal.  On my trip, I had the chance to attend a scholarly conference, acquire unique materials to add to UTL’s collections, network with academics, vendors, and librarians, and purchase … Continue reading Down and Out in Lisbon and London: Antiquarian Books and Digital Humanities in Europe →

Events

Libraries Welcomes Longhorns with a Week of Fun, Creativity, and Community

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The Libraries kicked off the fall semester with a slate of engaging events as part of Longhorn Welcome Week 2025 (9/25-29), offering students opportunities to connect, create, and explore library resources and spaces in new ways. From trivia contests and art-making to zine collaging activities, the Libraries helped set the stage for a vibrant start … Continue reading Libraries Welcomes Longhorns with a Week of Fun, Creativity, and Community →

Global Studies, Humanities & Liberal Arts, Illuminating Explorations

Highlights from the William R. Braisted Collection

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Everyday Knowledge in Early Meiji Japan from UT Libraries’ Collections “Illuminating Explorations” – This series of digital exhibits is designed to promote and celebrate UT Libraries collections in small-scale form. The exhibits will highlight unique materials to elevate awareness of a broad range of content. “Illuminating Explorations” will be created and released over time, with the intent of encouraging … Continue reading Highlights from the William R. Braisted Collection →

Collections, Global Studies, Zines

Libraries Celebrate Comics at BIPOC PoP

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This March, five University of Texas Libraries staff members joined the vibrant and growing community of creators and scholars at the annual BIPOC PoP Symposium, an event that brings together writers, artists, gamers, students and academics to celebrate and build community around popular culture. Sponsored by UT’s College of Liberal Arts and organized by staff … Continue reading Libraries Celebrate Comics at BIPOC PoP →