K. Verlag is participating for the first time in the Printed Matter Virtual Art Book Fair!
After such a very strange year I am truly excited to present K. Verlag at the Printed Matter Virtual Art Book Fair. Opening on 24 Feb, Printed Matter, the legendary New York space for artist books, will launch its first Virtual Art Book Fair, presenting more than 400 exhibitors from over 40 countries. Held shortly after the 15th anniversary of the inaugural NY Art Book Fair, this online Fair gathers PM’s NY and LA Art Book Fair communities and expands the Fair's reach to welcome more exhibitors and visitors than ever before.
Over the course of four days, PMVABF will be a gathering place for visitors to learn about and purchase books from all around the world. K. Verlag's "virtual book" was designed and built in collaboration with two formidable young designers, Ginny Rose Davies and Megan Ricca from London, who recently completed a joint internship with K. Verlag. In addition to presenting six (!) new titles we will offer a great selection of prerecorded multimedia content, such as artist films by Joel Tauber and Dora García, and sound pieces by Allen Weiss, Kleine Humboldt Galerie, and others. We've also prepared a free program of daily live events, including book talks, a workshop, Q & As, and music, featuring Anette Baldauf, Ruth Estévez, Sílvia das Fadas, Dora García, Hanna Mattes, Naomi Rincón Gallardo, David Rothenberg, Paulo Tavares, and others.
The past year has been challenging for the field of independent and artists’ publishing. I am grateful and excited for Printed Matter to take the chance to bring this worldwide community together to uplift the important work of both new and longstanding exhibitors. Join us all for one of the largest international gatherings yet in celebration of artists' books and art related publishing. Even though it’s online we are absolutely looking forward to seeing you!