My Dictionary 1-6
2026
Six investigations of language and space.
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These visual poems examine the relationship between text and space, considering how the physical setting of reading shapes interpretation and meaning.
Estas poesías visuales examinan la relación entre texto y espacio, considerando cómo el contexto físico de la lectura configura la interpretación y el significado.
My Dictionary 1
So we are taking off our masks, are we?
'So we are taking off our masks, are we?' is the first line from Frank O Hara's poem Homosexuality.
My Dictionary 2
this place is a poem
My Dictionary 3
setting sun
My Dictionary 4
here is the problem now is also the problem
My Dictionary 5
in Lima you don't Golf hear Bravo or Tango. not so Quebec and India. they're Alpha +.
My Dictionary 6
You are reading this here nd now. I wrote it there and then.
Specifications
My Dictionary is a series of six different 3-dimensional books. Each comes in an addition of six with one artists proof. They are sold individually or as a set.
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They each use somewhat different papers and techniques. But all are letterpress printed using wood and metal type. The base white paper is Canson edition 320 grms, and when used as a loose sheet of paper 280 grams.
Closed book: 505mm x 380mm​
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Video Music by: BensoundLicense code: VDSQJGXJAW3KXDU1
Artist: : Benjamin Tissot