Citation Needed

A Window Installation at Printed Matter / St Marks
July 18 - 28, 2024


We’re pleased to present a window display of zines and artist’s books by 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders from the 14th Street Y After School Program made with Citation Needed Press, an experimental publishing initiative, dedicated to fostering the creations of young artists in the form of artist’s books. Now on view at Printed Matter / St Marks.

These books are all part of 2024 Citation Needed Edition.

Citation Needed is an intergenerational publishing initiative, supporting the creation and production of artist books by 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders. Through a weekly workspace, participants generate individual and collaborative books, utilizing photocopiers, typewriters, and a range of drawing materials. Citation Needed provides project-based arts experiences for children while amplifying their voices through the printed matter and book arts. This initiative is led by artist Ari Wolff, in collaboration with the 14th Street Y After School and culminating in a series of published books, available for purchase at Printed Matter / St Marks.

Embracing chance as a creative force, many of the works produced in this class were inspired by unexpected accidents. After months of dedicated creation, editing, printing, and binding, the authors and illustrators are eager to share their meaningful work, honoring their inner worlds, autonomy, and ability to challenge oppressive systems and societal expectations.

Click here for more information or to get involved.

Checklist
  1. Ida Citation Needed
    Post-it Monster
    New York, United States: Citation Needed Press, 2024
    $15.00
  2. Citation Needed
    State Taste
    New York, NY, USA: Citation Needed Press, 2024
    $20.00
  3. Kyri Citation Needed
    Kyri’s Book of Memes
    New York, United States: Citation Needed Press
    $15.00
  4. Emma V. Citation Needed
    Tiny Creatures
    New York, United States: Citation Needed Press, 2024
    $10.00
  5. Maia Citation Needed
    Spooky
    New York, United States: Citation Needed Press, 2024
    $15.00
  6. Four Citation Needed
    Mixed Emotions
    New York, United States: Citation Needed Press
    $15.00
  7. Citation Needed
    Metallic Dogs and Neon Cats
    New York, NY, USA: Citation Needed Press, 2024
    $35.00
  8. Ben Citation Needed
    World of Shapes
    New York, United States: Citation Needed Press, 2024
    $10.00
  9. Radhika Citation Needed
    Happy unicorn rainbow galaxy is my home
    New York, United States: Citation Needed Press
    $15.00
  10. Liv Citation Needed
    Lines, lines, and more lines
    New York, United States: Citation Needed Press, 2024
    $15.00
  11. Millie Citation Needed
    A scribble in my brain
    New York, United States: Citation Needed Press, 2024
    $20.00
  12. Asher Citation Needed
    Chaos
    New York, United States: Citation Needed Press
    $20.00
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