An ampersand (&) is a logogram representing the conjunction word “and”. A logogram is a grapheme which represents a word or a morpheme (the smallest meaningful unit of language). An ampersand is also my friend, so this will be the first post of all things ampersand.

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Ampersand is a collaborative, student-initiated news-magazine for the Kansas City Art Institute. This gorgeous cover creation and design were done by Josh Lambert & Laura Berglund.

Cadavres Exquis Exhibition for Diesel Japan. By artist illustrator Jules Julien.

Minimalism at its finest. I hope you enjoy.

Jamie Bolton

Olly Moss

Albert Exergian

Hailmika

Si Scott, British illustrator, does something with type that is just incredible. He actually puts pen to paper.  He is the master of amazingly intricate typography, and it is done by hand with fine liners.  I am showing a small sampling of his gorgeous work, for more you can find him all over the web.