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Artist's books: an exhibition hosted by Rare Books 28 September - 25 November 2011

2011

The exhibition was held in the Rare Books Exhibition space, Sir Louis Matheson Library, Monash University from 28 September - 25 November 2011 Opening address given by Sarah Bodman, Senior Research Fellow for Artists' Books, Centre for Fine Print Research (CFPR), University of the West of England. The Rare Books Collection hosted a display of Artists' books in conjunction with the international multi-disciplinary printmaking conference IMPACT7 2011 hosted by Monash University, Art & Design. The artists' books in this exhibition are created to reflect on political and social realities from several eras. Some items kindly loaned by Monica Oppe

The Ministry of Books: Creation and Use of an Online Visual Database for Artists ’ Books

Abstract: The production of artists’ books is a creative way, through traditional and contemporary methods, that students involved in various specialisms can promote their concepts by self-publishing. A systematic collection of artists' books within the School of Art, Design and Media at the University of Portsmouth began 15 years ago. The books were not archived and were difficult to access by students. It was my belief that the Internet could provide a platform to enable students to retrieve textual and visual information about this collection, whilst ultimately inspiring them to contribute, thus potentially diversifying and democratising the collection. With a growth in the field of artists’ books supported by calls for entry for exhibition, book fairs and conferences internationally it seemed important for the students to have the potential to develop appropriate methodologies to embrace and become involved in this re- emerging area with its potential as a medium of expression that allows for multidisciplinary solutions. This paper will outline how Internet access to a visual database can be utilised supporting face-to-face teaching to promote and encourage diversity and democracy in the production of artists’ books. It will describe the establishment of ‘The Ministry of Books’ website outlining the mechanics and use of the site. How, currently ongoing, it is beginning to act as an aggregated archive and gallery space drawing together reflection and review with, design and production, allowing creativity and knowledge acquisition to establish how we relate to the ‘book’ and the structures that underpin them. I will discuss my intentions to use it to promote and support the dissemination of artists’ books to a wide and varied audience through production, curation and exhibition of works encouraging links and collaboration with other institutions, galleries, bookshops, libraries, and museums who specialise in artists’ book collections. Keywords: Artists’ Books, Self-Publishing, Visual Databases, Bookworks, Book Archives

The Artists Book in General, the Altered Book in Particular

This study broadly investigates the artist's book as a form of visual expression, placing particular emphasis on the altered book. The project gives a short history of the artist's book, accedes to the complexities of attempting to define this art form, as well as providing a postmodern context for altered books.

Artists' Books from the Home Museum: August 5-30, 2008

2008

Working within the framework of the museum rather than attempting to resist it, Karsten Bott, Portia Munson, Kelly Mark and Jac Leirner exemplify the current generation of artists who are critically engaged with the museum. In this thesis I will make the case that by using their own collections, rather than existing ones as previous generations of artists had done, these artists actively enact the traditional museological practices of collecting, classifying, and displaying objects as well as the related archival functions of storage and preservation. The work of these artists is reliant upon the museum as a site and draws attention to the institution's capacity to legitimize art. The result is a diverse set of works that raise questions about what kind of objects, people and experiences are recognized by the museum.

Art in a bookshell: a survey of artists working with and inspired by books

Wed 25 Feb 6.30-8.30 | MILTON GALLERY | You are invited to Art in a bookshell: a survey of artists working with and inspired by books hosted by Emi Avora | Artists paula roush, Anne Rook, Egidija Čiricaitė, Collective Investigations, Justin Coombes, Jane Grisewood, Jane Hyslop, Kaho Kojima, Tania McCormack, Rob McDonald, Christina Mitrentse, Rosie Sherwood, Abigail Thomas | Info & viewing (26 Feb- 17 March 2015): 02087485428