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Rachael Crouch, Creative Content & PR Intern
Nov 30, 2022
Need some fresh gift ideas for the holiday season? We took a look around the Wexner Center Store to gather some vibrant, creative, and thought-provoking options—all of which are under $30. From graphic novels and page-turning memoirs to fun, stress-relieving puzzles, there’s something for just about everyone!
Created by viral satire website Reductress, this fast-paced, witty card game is the perfect gift for the No-BS, tongue-in-cheek girlboss in your life. The 300-card deck has hilarious and timely subjects and prompts that create nearly endless possibilities! Consider this a Cards Against Humanity for rebellious anti-establishment feminists.
Spice up a loved one’s home with a versatile tea towel decorated with the dry-humored irony of the Guerrilla Girls! Suitable for framing or practical uses, this Pepto Bismol-pink tea towel is emblazoned with the graphic text from the feminist art collective’s iconic 1988 poster Advantages of Being a Woman Artist.
This hardcover adapts Phaidon publishing’s bestseller Art Book for younger art lovers. Designed for parents and kids to enjoy together, The Art Book for Children details thirty important artists and their most famous works, encouraging children to look closely and use their imagination to discover the beauty and wonder of art!
Written by Francesco Matteuzzi with vibrant illustrations by Marco Maraggi, this newly published graphic novel takes on a difficult challenge—the creation of a biography of one of the most famous artists working today, one who has managed to remain completely anonymous. This fictional account of Banksy’s life (told through the eyes of two fictional graffiti artists who are detained by police) chronicles the artist’s rise to notoriety, from his beginnings in England to his conquering of the largest galleries, museums, and auction houses in the world.
A captivating author and and analyst of music and culture, The Roots's drummer Questlove is back with another thought-provoking, entertaining book. Focusing on the years from 1971 to the present, Music is History discovers connections in the American tapestry, especially concerning how critical moments in our culture—from blaxploitation to disco—shaped Black identity. Questlove also includes memories from his lifelong love of music and pop culture.
Why not give the gift of buildable food on a chilly winter day? These miniature puzzles allow one to assemble their favorite craving wherever they please—from the comfort of their home or even at their desk on a lunch break! Variations include bowls of ramen, French fries, shrimp, and ice cream. Gift your loved one with a little bit of brain food—a limited edition one at that!
Wanting to give a special someone a bigger brain workout? This 204-piece puzzle of a cheerful, colorful graphic from London-based artist Magda Archer does the trick while you’re tucked away inside during a snowstorm or need an escape from screen time.
Did your loved one catch the legendary auteur Pam Grier when she spoke at the Wex in November? Treat your favorite cinephile in your life to the icon’s captivating memoir: a vivid, wild journey through an amazing life. From her experiences as a backup singer and her time starring in Coffy, Foxy Brown, Mars Attacks!, Jackie Brown, and The L Word, Pam Grier holds nothing back.
Complete with 52 vividly illustrated cards of the most iconic artists in history, this version of Go Fish is perfect both for a game night in or for introducing the little one in your life to art history. Manifesto’s creative gameplay tests your knowledge of matching artists from Andy Warhol to Frida Kahlo to the art movements that they took part in. The box set also includes a booklet that details the fascinating histories behind each artist included in the deck.
Rep your local arts community hub with brand new Wex merch! Designed by OSU students and Wex design interns Lilyana Bryan and Marcy Paredes, this whimsical, cheerful design features our new mascot, Griddy, and his tall best friend. Choose from a hoodie, a cream T-shirt, or a gray T-shirt. Just like art is for everyone, just about anyone would love one of these!
Photos: Rachael Crouch
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