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These B.C. artists are giving typewriters a new life and honouring Canadians

Restored typewriters pay tribute to Margaret Atwood, Terry Fox

CBC NewsBaneet Braich, Jon Azpiri

Inside Dave Benning's Surrey, B.C., art studio, dusty old typewriters have been given a glossy new life. 

Each of the restored machines clicks and clacks with a distinctly-painted theme; a starry night sky with Woody from Toy Story as a tribute to Tom Hanks, Harry Potter, Star Wars, a fiery red-and-black design with characters from Stranger Things.

Benning says the old-school typewriters tap into the appeal of vintage items such as vinyl records and classic cars. 

"We looked at typewriters as a re…

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CBC NewsBaneet Braich, Jon Azpiri, Posted: May 20, 2023 1:00 PM EDT | Last Updated: 7 minutes ago
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