Public Domain Magazines: A Visual Archive Project
Public Domain Magazines
Reframing the Archive with Color
Visual Language
Color Palette: Vibrant duotones and split-tone overlays create emotional intensity and visual contrast, making the old feel new.
Typography: Clean, sans-serif typography serves as cultural "signposts," drawing attention to both the historical and contemporary.
Depth & Format: Pairing functions like conversations—between science and humanity, labor and leisure, beauty and absurdity.
Overview
This project remixes cultural memory with bold colors, typography, and contrasts, using open-access collections like NASA, LOC, and the National Archives to celebrate the absurd, beautiful, and haunting.
It explores humanity’s pursuit of meaning—through science, nature, storytelling, and innovation—connecting personal experiences to universal truths.
Themes & Topics:
Science & Nature: Stunning imagery, astrophysical diagrams, and geological visuals explore the natural world.
Historical Exploration: Cultural moments from historical and domestic contexts. Think archival images paired with modern art movements.
Technological Triumphs: Human ingenuity, from space exploration to invention.
Cultural Development: A journey through art, architecture, and history, with a spotlight on underrepresented voices.
