Monday 24 August 2009

East London Printmakers Residency Programme

Artist residency programme

Michael Goro
1 July – 30 August 2009
Michael Goro, a prominent intaglio printmaker and educator, has lived and worked in Russia, Europe, Israel, and the U.S. His works can be found in numerous private and public collections and have received a number of prestigious international awards in Japan, Korea, China and the US.
He describes his art as a 'continuous creative search for raw authenticity in urban environments and human forms that are constantly changing.' Utilising the full spectrum of printmaking techniques, ranging from Renaissance engraving to digital photogravure, he shares his unique personal experiences through imaginative imagery.

http://www.eastlondonprintmakers.co.uk/residency.htm

Friday 7 August 2009

Booklyn Artists Alliance


interesting collection of Limited Edition Artist Book Publications from the Booklyn Artists Alliance

"Founded in 1999, Booklyn is an artist-run, nonprofit organization headquartered in Brooklyn, New York. Our mission is to promote artist books as an art form and educational resource; to provide educational institutions and the public with programming involving contemporary artist books; and to assist artists in exhibiting, distributing, and publishing innovative bookwork."

http://www.booklyn.org/publishing/000423.php

Saturday 1 August 2009

What are Artists' Books?

I think this a great short piece on "What are Artists' Books?":
"Definitions

Artists' books is the broad term used to describe books, unique or multiple, that have been made or conceived by artists. There are fine artists who make books and book artists who produce work exclusively in that medium, as well as illustrators, typographers, writers, poets, book binders, printers and many others who work collaboratively or alone to produce artists' books. Many artists' books are self-published, or are produced by small presses or by artists' groups or collectives, usually in limited editions."

for the full piece go here:
http://www.vam.ac.uk/collections/prints_books/features/artists_books/definitions/index.html