Alien Nations (2017) was curated by Bartholomew F. Bland and Yuneikys Villalonga, the first in our series of themed catalogues for the Lehman College Art Gallery. The exhibition explored alienation as a contemporary condition, which guided a design language rooted in isolation, distance, and a subtly surreal atmosphere.

Drawing from the mood and visual cues present in works by artist Carla Gannis, we were inspired by alienation as a bizarre filter on reality and developed expressive hero pages using isolated, unordered details to achieve this tone. A vertical orange titling approach added clarity and presence while supporting the bold narrative voice of the show.

The catalogue remained clean and breathable so each artist’s work could stand clearly within the design. Editorial Director Linda Locke was closely involved in the design phase, offering insights and ideas that provided invaluable support and helped elevate the project.

Book design, layout, typography, image preparation, and production coordination by Alex Stevovich for Lehman College Art Gallery.

This section shows featured layouts from Alien Nations (2017) in their printed sequence.