In a unique collaboration, PEN America, Magic City Books, and New York City-based artist and activist Ellis Angel will present The Censor’s Cut: Weavings for Intellectual Freedom, an art installation of paper weavings created from 16 banned books. The exhibition at Magic City Books opens Sept. 22, the start of Banned Books Week, and will continue through Nov. 24.
Ellis Angel is an activist and artist specializing in political paper weavings. Angel’s work addresses issues of censorship and freedom of expression through innovative artistic techniques. https://www.ellisangel.com/
Magic City Books is an independent bookstore owned by the Tulsa Literary Coalition, a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation. Located in the vibrant Tulsa Arts District in downtown Tulsa, Magic City Books specializes in literary and popular fiction and narrative nonfiction for adults, offers carefully curated sections for children and teens, and provides literary programs and author events throughout the year. https://magiccitybooks.com/