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Alphabotanica exhibition poster

Fonts In Use [Unofficial] March 26, 2026

Contributed by Anton Moglia

Alphabotanica is an exhibition that blends the Latin alphabet with botany through a series of 26 illustrated drop caps. Illustrator Asile imagined this colorful primer as a botanical abecedary, where each letter corresponds to a specific plant whose name begins with that initial. Every letter gives bloom to a vibrant composition, integrating characters immersed within this generous and lush flora.

The letterforms are based on the Lichen typeface, designed by me, Anton Moglia. This design is inspired by hand-painted lettering and strives to remain faithful to the expressiveness of the gesture and the rhythm of writing. To further the connection between typography, illustration, and botany, I have calligraphed the name of each plant beneath its corresponding letter, acting as a subtitled accompaniment to the artwork.

The exhibition was first presented from February 7 to 28, 2025, at Atome in Annecy. A new edition of the show was later organized from February 27 to April 25, 2026, at La Cordée in Annecy.

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