Worcester Art Museum: WAM 100

Book Design / Catalog / Print

Stoltze was thrilled to partner with the Worcester Art Museum for their new book, WAM 100. The handheld guide highlights 100 collection-defining artworks at the museum, with beautiful reproductions and new writing from the curatorial team. The included pieces span nearly three and a half millennia, and a vast range of media, from stone, ceramic and iron, to painting, stained glass and video. 

To honor this remarkable collection, we knew the book had to be a special object. The cover wrap is slick acetate, screen printed with dramatic,  oversized letters. This clear material exposes the book’s red stitching on the spine. The covers are a collage of details from featured artwork, providing an intriguing glimpse of the interior.

Released in time for the 2024 holiday season, WAM 100 replaces a handbook that was in circulation for over 30 years. Whether through the book or by visiting in person, we highly recommend exploring WAM’s expansive collection!