PAGES 2007
A new programme of artist book related events
This programme begins with Special Collections, an exhibition in the University Gallery Leeds from 12 February to 16 March that brings together unique and historical material from a number of important UK collections, selected contemporary artists’ books and commissioned works.
The hub of the programme is the 10th International Contemporary Artists’ Book Fair (Friday 9 & Saturday 10 March 2007, 11.00am - 6.00pm). This presents unique and multiple book works by artists and publishers from around the world and be held in the Parkinson Court at the University of Leeds.
PAGES is coordinated by John McDowall and Chris Taylor, Contemporary Artists’ Books & Related Events, funded by Arts Council England and supported by the School of Fine Art, History of Art & Cultural Studies and the Brotherton Library Special Collections, University of Leeds.
CONTACT: c.a.taylor@leeds.ac.uk / 07940 561652
PAGES 2008
A new programme of artist book related events
This programme continues with 'From Book to Book', an exhibition of artists' books at Leeds City Art Gallery, 6 March – 20 April 2008.
The theme is a response to books themselves. Gathered together in the exhibition, the books will present a consideration and celebration of the book and an acknowledgment of the connections from book to book.
From Book to Book will consist of new book works created specifically for the show by local, national and international artists. This could be to the form of a book, to the physicality of volume and content, of paper and printing, of structure and sequence, or may be to reading in general, a distinct piece of writing or the presence of books, whether on home bookshelves, in libraries and or in specialist collections. Gathered together in the exhibition, they will present a consideration and celebration of the book and an acknowledgement of the connections from book to book. In keeping with the essential nature of the medium, visitors will be able to handle all of the books in the exhibition.
The hub of the programme is the11th International Contemporary Artists’ Book Fair (Friday 7th & Saturday 8th March 2008, 11.00am - 6.00pm). This presents unique and multiple book works by artists and publishers from around the world and be held in the Parkinson Court at the University of Leeds.
PAGES is coordinated by John McDowall and Chris Taylor, Contemporary Artists’ Books & Related Events, funded by Arts Council England and supported by the School of Fine Art, History of Art & Cultural Studies.
CONTACT: c.a.taylor@leeds.ac.uk / 07940 561652