The event will showcase fine art, architecture and design publications as well as limited editions and small-run artist books. In addition to the stalls, the fair will also feature free public talks and discussions, book signings, performances and an international symposium on the future of book design and publishing.
This year’s fair will be the first of a series of annual art book events developed by the NGV. 2015’s special guests include New York’s Printed Matter, a Melbourne artist book publisher, bookstore and and art space Perimeter Books, independent Melbourne publisher Surpllus, independent Castlemaine publisher 3ply, Rainoff Books and Dawn Press.
A ticketed preview of the fair will take place on Friday May 1, ahead of the Saturday opening. Those who purchase tickets will have the chance to purchase limited edition publications and engage with publishers and artists while enjoying the event’s live music, food and bars.
