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John M. Flaxman Library, Joan Flasch Artists' Book Collection, and archives at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

09/09/2026

Our first “What’s New Wednesday” book of the Fall Semester is a doozy!
“Miyoko Ito: Heart of Hearts” is the first major monograph on a highly regarded painter not well known outside Chicago, where she lived and worked.

At almost 500 pages, this book has hundreds of illustrations of Ito’s paintings and drawings, an essay by author Jordan Stein, installation views of exhibitions, archival ephemera, and a transcription of a 1978 interview done with the artist from the Video Data Bank archives.

Find this, and plenty of other new books, on our new book display in the library.

08/26/2026

Welcome back to campus and to the Flaxman Library and Special Collections!

As everyone settles into the Fall semester, don’t forget to check out all the Summer 2026 issues of your favorite journals that came in over the last few months.
Everything from art and architecture to poetry to photography and sewing, there’s plenty to catch up on!

Find these and more journals in the library now!

issues

08/25/2026

Welcome back to campus! The library’s fall hours start today 🍁 Swipe to see more information, and remember you can always stop by or email if you need research help!
Image descriptions:
Slide 1: graphic reading “Fall hours + Library info” with an arrow indicating more information is in the following slide.

Slide 2: graphic listing hours;
“Sharp 5th + 6th Floors: Mon-Thu, 9am - 9pm / Fri, 9am - 6pm / Sat, 10am - 5pm / Sun, closed”
“Library Special Collections (Room 503): Mon-Thu, 9am - 7pm / Fri, 9am - 4pm / Sat, 10am - 1pm *scheduled classes only / Sun, closed”

Slide 3: graphic reading “Explore More.
Fashion Resource Center: Mon-Fri, 9 am - 5 pm, Appointment Required
Textile Resource Center: Mon-Fri, 9 am - 5 pm, Appointment Required
Video Data Bank: Mon-Fri: 9 am - 5pm, Appointment Required”

Slide 4: graphic reading “Get Help! If you need research help, use Navigate to set up a Research Consultation with a librarian! Online or in-person.”
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08/17/2026

Last call to see our summer exhibition! The Life of Stuff: Material and Repair in the Library and Special Collections comes down after tomorrow, so stop by the 5th floor of the Sharp Building before it’s gone 🗓️

06/02/2026

We’re open and have the summer reads to suit your needs 📚☀️📚 Leisure reading, research, or curiosity – stop by and grab a book during our summer hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm.
Image description: Graphic with the following information: “Summer Hours. Sharp 5th + 6th Floors, Mon – Fri, 9 am - 5 pm, Closed Saturday + Sunday. Library Special Collections, Mon – Fri, 9am - 4pm, Closed Saturday + Sunday. Special Collections visits are by appointment only. Email [email protected] to schedule.” /EndID

05/13/2026

Grab your summer reads this week! The library will be closed May 17th - 31st. 📚

If you need assistance, librarians are replying to emails sent to [email protected] between May 18th - 29th, Mon-Fri. Library materials can be returned on the first floor of Sharp whenever the building is open. We will begin summer hours (Mon-Fri, 9am - 5pm) on June 1st ☀️
Image description: Graphic with the information above and this additional note: “No Flaxman, I-Share, or Worldshare pick-ups until 6/1.”

04/30/2026

We hope everyone is having a good Crit Week! For folks who’ve been hitting up - check out this from1975.

We found this snapshot of the former art supply store at SAIC (280 Building) in our Digital Collections. Explore more using the link in our bio 📸

04/08/2026

When is a Ray Johnson collage not a Ray Johnson collage?
When it’s a fake Ray Johnson collage by Richard C.

The exhibition catalog, “Original Fake Ray Johnson Collages by Richard C.,” from an exhibition currently on view at the Greenville County Museum of Art, illustrates how Richard C.’s works “mimic Johnson’s signature style, but their playful “faux” authorship invites viewers into a deeper dialogue about influence, collaboration, and artistic exchange. Rooted in the traditions of correspondence art, the works highlight the act of sending, receiving, and transforming ideas over time. What emerges is both tribute and invention—an exploration of authenticity, connection, and the creative possibilities of imitation.”

You can find this beautifully designed and heavily illustrated catalog on the new book shelf (call no. N6537.C678 A4 2026).

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