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Anthony Elms on Graphic Design: A Flibbertigibbet, a Will-o’-the-wisp, a Clown

publication · 2026-04-22

Published in Afterall Journal Issue 27 on 13 May 2011, Anthony Elms's essay argues that graphic design is not the central issue in contemporary art discourse. The text is available only to subscribers or via purchase from University of Chicago Press.

Key facts

  • Published in Afterall Journal Issue 27
  • Date: 13 May 2011
  • Author: Anthony Elms
  • Title: A Flibbertigibbet, a Will-o’-the-wisp, a Clown (Or 10 Reasons Why Graphic Design Is Not the Issue)
  • Full text accessible only to subscribers
  • Individual articles available as PDF via University of Chicago Press

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  • Anthony Elms

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  • Afterall
  • University of Chicago Press

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