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Look here for more photos of these extraordinary pieces from artist Matthew Picton. They’re “map sculptures”: that is, paper sculptures of cities. But here’s the twist: the city is made up of books and other textual materials related to that respective city. And not only that, but the texts which the artist picks are usually meant to create a commentary on the city during a particular time. Case in point, the photo below, which is London, circa 1666. The texts are book covers of “A Journal of the Plague Year” by Daniel Defoe.

Just imagine the possibilities available to us with the collections in the Los Angeles Public Library. A 1930 map of downtown with covers from Hammett and Chandler? A “future” Los Angeles using pages from City of Quartz? Or, imagine your own maps with the information in “A Journey Through Literary America.” (available in our store!)

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Stacy Lieberman

As President and CEO of the Library Foundation of Los Angeles (LFLA), Stacy Lieberman is an innovative and inclusive leader whose career dwells at the intersection of arts and culture, lifelong learning, storytelling, and equitable access. Stacy guides the Foundation’s philanthropic and public-facing priorities to serve the Los Angeles Public Library, embracing the notion that libraries are beacons of democracy where everyone is welcome. She works intentionally with community leaders, donors, and internal and external strategic partners to raise awareness and resources for the Library and its life-changing initiatives.

With more than 20 years of experience as a senior executive, Stacy has left an indelible mark on iconic L.A. arts, non-profit, and educational institutions such as The Broad, the Autry Museum of the American West, and the Skirball Cultural Center. Building on an early career in book publishing, she has dedicated her professional life to sharing stories and broadening the reach of public institutions to welcome visitors and students of all ages and backgrounds to experience educational, arts, and cultural opportunities.