Philip Heckman
On Ouisconsin: An Illustrated Historical Catalogue
October 2017 - January 2018
Philip Heckman repurposed 15-drawer library card catalogue for On Ouisconsin: An Illustrated Historical Catalogue to describe a fictitious yet familiar land. Each drawer’s contents highlight a different aspect of life in Ouisconsin, “the land of mumbled apologies.” Text and representative artifacts, assembled by author-illustrator Philip Heckman, showcase what defines Ouisconsinites—from their beer to their inventions to their baseball opera. The result is a unique picture of neighbors who sometimes look a lot like us. This "fake history" catalogue was on display on the second floor landing of Central Library.
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