Printed Matter presented the 2024 NY Art Book Fair at 548 West from April 25–28.
Printed Matter’s NY Art Book Fair (NYABF) is the leading international event for the distribution of artists’ books, celebrating contemporary artists’ publishing and the medium’s rich history. The Fair is located right around the corner from Printed Matter’s bookstore and will feature a broad range of artists and collectives, small presses, institutions, galleries, antiquarian booksellers, and distributors.
Initiated in 2006, NYABF is an important gathering for artists’ book publishers to distribute their work, connect with broad audiences, and nurture new and longstanding relationships. This year, NYABF continues to be a vital platform for exhibitors and programs that are rooted in critical reflection, community, and free expression. The Fair offers visitors a unique experience to discover artists’ books and explore the full breadth of art publishing, with many artists responding directly to today’s challenging political and social landscape. As part of this year’s event, we are looking forward to partnering with neighboring organizations and galleries to present the full calendar of discussions, performances, book launches, and special projects that highlight interdisciplinary publishing practices.
Printed Matter, Inc. is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1976 by artists and art workers with the mission to foster the distribution, understanding, and appreciation of artists' books and related artists' publications. Through the NY and LA Art Book Fairs, two storefronts, an online catalog, and other distribution channels, Printed Matter circulates more than 45,000 publications annually on behalf of artists and independent publishers. Printed Matter also offers comprehensive free public programming, online resources, and educational initiatives for the medium.
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New Fundraising Editions
Printed Matter presents new limited-edition artworks by Raque Ford, Trevor Shimizu, and Carla Williams. Fundraising editions support Printed Matter’s year-round work of providing resources to artists and championing the artists' books and publications through programs and services including the NY and LA Art Book Fairs.
For more information or to purchase, write to sales@printedmatter.org.
Special Thanks
Printed Matter would like to extend our thanks to our venue partner 548 West, Blace, Atlas Capital Group, and cultural partners Dia Art Foundation and Art21. We are especially grateful to Matilde Guidelli-Guidi, David Senior, Emmy Catedral, Lydo Le & X-TRA.SERVICES, SubBass Soundsystems, Jake Brodsky, Jurrell Lewis, and Molaundo Jones. Sincere appreciation to the entire dedicated staff of Dia Art Foundation. Printed Matter is deeply thankful to the members of our NYABF Committee and supporters of the Volume Grant for their generous contributions. Participation of select French exhibitors Margaux Bigou and FLEE Project is supported by Villa Albertine. Special thanks to artists Raque Ford, Trevor Shimizu, Carla Williams, and Women’s History Museum, for their generous contributions to Printed Matter's fundraising editions. Thank you to our partners Cargo, die Keure, Cultural Counsel, Center for Art, Research and Alliances, Essentia, GHP, Monterone, BFA, Ace Hotel, and our other partners and in-kind sponsors. A very special thanks to AA Bronson, Philip Aarons and Shelley Fox Aarons, and Printed Matter's full Board of Directors for their participation and support.
The NYABF Team extends special thanks to the entire staff of Printed Matter for their valuable support in this production.
548 West has a rich history as a celebrated arts building. Located in the heart of West Chelsea’s gallery district and just one block from the Highline, the building has been home to prominent arts institutions for decades.
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Printed Matter thanks its current funders: The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Cowles Charitable Trust, The Fox Aarons Foundation, Frances and Benjamin Benenson Foundation, The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation, The Milton and Sally Avery Arts Foundation, Pat Steir Foundation, Wagner Foundation, Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, and the New York State Council on the Arts. We are also grateful to our NYABF and LAABF Committees, our Members, and individuals worldwide for their support. For a complete list of our supporters, please visit printedmatter.org.
NYABF 2024 Staff
Sonel Breslav – Director of Fairs & Editions
Sanjana Iyer – Fairs & Editions Coordinator
sgp – Fairs Assistant
Claire Dauge-Roth – Head of Visitor Services
Megan Pai – Head of Exhibitor Services
Lena Hawkins – Head of Installation
Emmy Catedral & David Senior – The Classroom organizers
Emir West – A/V Coordinator for The Classroom
Lydo Le – Music & Performance Production Manager
Kathleen and Christopher Sleboda– Head of Design & Print Production
Elliot Wright – Fair Intern
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