Art for the Earth
“Art for the Earth” Transformation Deck published by Andrew Jones Art for Friends of the Earth, c.1990.
“Art for the Earth” Transformation pack published by Andrew Jones Art for Friends of the Earth, c.1990, featuring fifty-four transformed playing cards by different artists. See the Key card►
Above: “Art for the Earth” Transformation Deck published by Andrew Jones Art for Friends of the Earth, c.1990. 52 cards + extra card in box, printed by Carta Mundi. Each card has been transformed by a different artist / illustrator.
By Simon Wintle
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