Alphabotanica exhibition poster
Photo: Anton Moglia. Asile. License: All Rights Reserved.
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.
Illustrations : Asile. License: All Rights Reserved.
Photos : Anthony Denizard. License: All Rights Reserved.
License: All Rights Reserved.
Anton Moglia. License: All Rights Reserved.
Anton Moglia. License: All Rights Reserved.
Anthony Denizard. License: All Rights Reserved.
This post was originally published at Fonts In Use