Printing Plant - Art Book Fair is an intimate and bespoke 3-day art-book fair organised by Looiersgracht 60. Artistic print culture has a rich narrative in Amsterdam’s history and Printing Plant offers a new and much-needed platform for the progressive publications that are being produced. A remarkable selection of artist editions, multiples, catalogues, books, monographs, periodicals and zines that are generally unavailable in bookstores will be presented.
Publishing
has assumed an increasingly central position within artistic
practices. Yet it has become more difficult to produce,
distribute and present special art books in recent years - often due
to a lack of funding. Many of the beautiful titles that have been
published are only on view in the shops of a few motivated and
specialist booksellers, museum bookshops and galleries. Printing
Plant will present a remarkable selection of artist editions,
multiples, art catalogues, books, monographs, periodicals and zines
that are generally unavailable in bookstores. Filling 750 square
meters of exhibition space, the fair will invite visitors to learn
more about the world of independent art book publishing from the
artists and makers who will be showcasing their works throughout the
weekend.
Opening
hours:
Friday
23 November 12:00-21:00 (17:00-21:00 Official opening)
Saturday
24 November 12:00-20:00
Sunday
25 November 12:00-20:00
Printing Plant is part of the official programme of Amsterdam Art Weekend 2018. The opening will take
place on Friday November 23, and will be accompanied by a captivating live performance. Over the course of the weekend, the fair will also be complemented by a carefully curated public programme, including a range of specialist talks, discussions, book launches, performances, signings, and bookbinding workshops for children. For more information please visit our website: www.looiersgracht60.org.