The Fourteenth Editions Artists' Book Fair to Open in New York

Written by Randy Hotchkiss Monday, 17 October 2011 23:34

New York City.- The fourteenth, biggest and best ever Editions|Artists’ Book Fair will take place between November 3rd and November 6th, at the former Dia building at 548 West 22nd Street in the heart of the Chelsea gallery district. As the longest running Fair of its kind, Editions|Artists’ Books is honored to continue its tradition of championing the unique medium of the artists’ edition. Alongside established international publishers, the Fair will feature promising up-and-comers, offering visitors a cross-section of the contemporary publishing community with a breadth and scope unparalleled by any other fair. The opening night preview and champagne reception to be held on Thursday November 3rd from 6 to 9 pm offers an exclusive first look at the Fair’s many exciting offerings.

Opening night attendees will have an advance opportunity to purchase the highly anticipated E|AB commissioned print, which subsidizes free general admission during the run of the Fair and may only be purchased on site. This year, they have the great pleasure of announcing that Fred Tomaselli has created an exciting new screenprint, “Bloom”,  which will be available in a limited edition of 200 for $200.00. Tickets to the event can be purchased at the door.


Founded in 1998 by Susan Inglett of I.C. Editions and Brooke Alexander Editions, the Editions|Artists’ Book Fair has grown in size and stature to become the premier showcase for contemporary publishers and dealers, presenting the latest and greatest in prints, multiples and artists’ books. Exhibitors at Editions/Artists' Books represent the leading publishers and distributors of fine art prints, multiples and books produced today. This compendium serves not only as a roster of exhibitors but as an unparalleled resource and connection to the world of contemporary editions. Galleries and publishers participating in the 2011 event have come from all over the US, as well as from Belgium, France, Germany, India, the Netherlands, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK.

Fred Tomaselli utilizes elements from both painting and collage to create intricate and delicately layered compositions. Known for embedding pills, medicinal herbs and plants in his collage/painting hybrids, Tomaselli consistently creates decadent, visceral works which mine the depths of the psyche and cosmos, exploring their intersections with the natural and political world. Tomaselli’s exclusive, E|AB-commissioned print is available in a Limited Edition of 200. Tomaselli’s work has been exhibited internationally at such venues as White Cube, London; Indianapolis Museum of Art, Indiana; and The Whitney Museum of American Art, NYC. he is represented by James Cohan Gallery, NYC.


This year’s artist-designed lounge comes straight from Barbara Gallucci’s recent installation, utopiary Terrace at the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum. The Topia Chairs draw their inspiration from manicured topiaries, melding playfulness and functionality in an homage to the elegance of both nature and design. Gallucci received her MFA from Yale university; her work has been exhibited internationally with shows at Derek Eller Gallery, NYC; Carroll and Sons, Boston; Frac Le Quartier, France; and Site Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Visit the fair's website at ... http://www.eabfair.com

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