Typography has long been a powerful force in the fight for freedom.

From Martin Luther King Jr. to Eva Perón, Stacey Abrams to Harriet Tubman, Characters: Type in Action delves into the impact of typography on social justice, examining its history and its role in today’s movements. This exhibition showcases typefaces created by Tré Seals, a Black designer from Washington, D.C., and founder of Vocal Type, whose work captures the spirit of these movements. These typefaces remind us that a just and equitable world embraces diverse voices in our daily lives.

Through the stories of these historical figures, Characters: Type in Action reveals how typography can be wielded as a tool for both oppression and liberation, encouraging us to consider our own role in the ongoing struggle for justice.

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Additional Information

• Children (ages 0-11) are completely free of charge
• Each member can book up to 10 tickets max overall, which consists of at least 1 adult ticket and a maximum of 5 children tickets.
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