We are delighted to announce that the inaugural Brighton Art Book Fair will take place at Phoenix Art Space on 7 & 8 December 2024. This tabletop fair will bring a diverse and dynamic mix of some of the best international artists’ book publishers to audiences in Brighton.
Artists’ books are artworks that utilise the form of the book. They take many forms; some might push expectations of what a book itself can look like, whilst others might have a unique or quirky subject matter. Artists’ books could be everything from one-of-a-kind objects to small editions, self published zines or beautifully collated photobooks.
For this fair in early December, Phoenix will welcome a global selection of small press publishers and international artists to our main gallery space and visitors can browse a wide selection of different publications. To give a quick flavour of the variety of participants, we’re thrilled to be including Book Works, an organisation dedicated to publishing books by emerging artists, alongside acclaimed photobooks publisher Jane & Jeremy, Korean illustrator and animator Kimok and zine publisher The Photocopy Club.
The fair will also host a curated table put together by Phoenix Art Space which will include books we love from carefully selected artists including Jessie Voorsanger, Low Profile and Emily Speed as well as a collection of sold-out limited-edition books kindly donated to us by our patron, artist David Shrigley.
Alongside the fair, Phoenix will be running a Concertina Book Making workshop and running a free event for families.
Nick West, Fair Organiser – “Books ignite the imagination. There’s an intimate exchange that takes place between the author and the reader of a book. I’m always amazed by the potential that books possess, in their many forms, even more so at the hands of artists. At BABF, you can pick up, flick through, and buy affordable art books and artists’ books.”
Executive Director at Phoenix, Lucy Day – “Artists’ books provide a rare insight into an artist’s practice – revealing thought processes and ideas that often lie behind larger works. They offer a wonderfully democratic opportunity to be part of an artist’s journey. Artists’ books are a private passion of mine, so I am delighted to be collaborating with Nick on this exciting new fair.”
Brighton Art Book Fair takes place at Phoenix Art Space, 10-14 Waterloo Place, Brighton BN2 9NB On 7 & 8 December 2024, Saturday – Sunday, 12.00 – 17.00
Entrance £2
For more information please contact Phoenix Art Space via [email protected] or Brighton Art Book Fair via [email protected].
Notes to Editor
About Phoenix Art Space
Phoenix Art Space is a dynamic, inclusive arts organisation located in the centre of Brighton and established as a charity in 1995. Our mission is to support a diverse range of artists’ practice, providing affordable studio space, and to be a centre for artistic activity, bringing together professional artists and the public in a setting that encourages creativity, collaboration and exchange. We are a place to make, learn and talk about contemporary art, embedded in our local community and with an international outlook. Our 100+ artists’ studios, three public galleries and free exhibitions provide creative opportunities throughout the year. Alongside our exhibition programme, we put on a range of regular community events which are open to everyone. These include talks and presentations from artists and arts organisations, family fun days, short courses, one-day events and drop-in workshops.
For more information: phoenixartspace.org
Instagram: @phoenix_artspace
About Brighton Art Book Fair
Brighton Art Book Fair is run by Nick West, an artist from Brighton who regularly participates in artist book fairs. We show independently-made books and self-published works from local and international artists, and small press publishers. We promote independent book artists, create a space for experimental publishing projects, and give new voices an audience.
For more information: brightonartbookfair.org
Instagram: @brightonartbookfair
