The Phalanstery had deep involvement and influence in the burgeoning avant garde and countercultural scenes of the East Village and Lower East Side (Tyler sold his many broadsides and fine art editions from a ‘free-press’ pushcart inside the Judson Church). In 2017, Printed Matter hosted an expansive survey of works by Tyler—read more here.

The exhibition centers a reproduction of Tyler's seminal work, The Planets, a folio of woodblock prints depicting each planet in our solar system along with its astrological symbol. Printed on vellum paper, the prints affixed to the window receive light to produce an effect not unlike stained glass, making the imagery visible to visitors both outside and inside the bookstore. The Planets will be accompanied by facsimiles of broadsides published by Uranian Press, as well as a selection of original rare books and prints by Tyler, Baer, and more.

The exhibition runs from Thursday, April 5th through Saturday, May 13th. Please join us for an opening celebration this Saturday, April 8th from 4 to 6 PM.

April 8 - May 13Opening Reception: Saturday, April 84-6PMPrinted Matter / St Marks38 St Marks Pl