Artists books are in constant flux – one of its traditions finds its origins in the luxury livre d’artiste – involving the elaborate collaboration between artists, poets, letterpress artisans, master printers. While the other tradition is that of the subversive avant-garde democratic multiple, frequently self-published or produced by an ideologically committed publisher, often employing cheap materials and released in large non-editioned print runs. Russian revolutionary avant-garde books, American, European and Australian minimalist and conceptual artists books in the 1960s and 1970s, and present-day zines are part of this alternative tradition.

This workshop will examine all aspects of artists books and zines and will introduce participants to some of the finest artists books, zines and their creators.

AUD$750 (10% concession rate available for concession card holders)

Prospective attendees will be notified quickly of the outcome of the application, and successful applicants will be provided with a registration and payment link. Payment is required by 12 January 2024 to secure your place.

Sasha Grishin AM, FAHA, is an Emeritus Professor at the Australian National University and works internationally as an art historian, art critic and curator. He is the author of more than 30 books on art, including Australian Art: A History, and over a thousand articles dealing with various aspects of art, especially printmaking and artists books.

This course will appeal to all workers of the GLAM sector, students, artists, practitioners, and academics.