Editions 1976-2006. A survey of books and multiples published through the organization's venerable history. Since its inception in 1976, Printed Matter has produced over 40 books and over 60 editions, from photographs and lithographs to shopping bags and wooden postcards, in collaboration with over 100 artists.
Printed Matter, Editions 1976-2006
Printed Matter is extremely pleased to present the exhibition, 30
Years: Printed Matter, Editions 1976-2006, a survey of books and
multiples published through the organization's venerable history. Since
its inception in 1976, Printed Matter has produced over 40 books and
over 60 editions, from photographs and lithographs to shopping bags and
wooden postcards, in collaboration with over 100 artists. Please join
us for an opening reception on Friday, October 21, from 5--7pm. Printed
Matter is located at 195 Tenth Avenue between 21st and 22nd streets.
The variety and range of books published by Printed Matter reflects our
commitment to the practice of artists' books as a democratic venue for
contemporary art. Printed Matter's earliest books included a series
published in association with Lapp Princess Press that allowed artists
such as Chuck Close and James Rosenquist to create affordable artists
books in an elegant square format. In 2002, Printed Matter
reinvigorated its publishing program by creating the Emerging Artist
Publication Series to further support and encourage young artists by
producing publications that they may not have the financial or
production resources to realize. Books in the series include the
award-winning Absence (co-published with the Whitney Museum) and the
complete reprint of the underground 'zine The Salivation Army
(co-published with Art Metropole, Toronto). The newest publication in
the series, Like Ghosts by Adam Shecter, was co-published with Imschoot
(Belgium), and will be launched on October 26, from 5--7 pm.
Printed
Matter's first artwork multiple produced as a fundraising vehicle was a
photographic edition by Richard Prince (1984). Works on display include
a photo edition by Cindy Sherman, bookends by Richard Artschwager,
bookplates by Robert Gober, and a tailbone sculpture by Kiki Smith. In
honor of our 30th anniversary, Printed Matter is again publishing a
photographic fundraising edition with Richard Prince to coincide with
The NY Art Book Fair, Printed Matter's newest initiative. The NY Art
Book Fair will take place during the exhibition on November 17--19,
2006, and will also feature new editions by Matthew Brannon and Chris
Johanson.
Printed Matter, Inc. is an independent non-profit
organization founded in 1976 Sol LeWitt, Lucy Lippard, and other art
workers with the mission to foster the appreciation, dissemination, and
understanding of artists' books and other artists' publications.
Printed Matter, Inc. continues to exist as the world's largest purveyor
of artists' books, audio, videos, and multiples. Through our bookstore
and our website, we offer for purchase over 15,000 new and vintage
titles by 5,000 international artists.
Printed Matter, Inc. has received
support, in part, through grants from the New York State Council on the
Arts, the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, Altria Group,
Inc, the Milton & Sally Avery Arts Foundation, the Canadian Consulate
General and the Government of Canada, The Cowles Charitable Trust, the
CRH Foundation, Foundation for Contemporary Arts, The Gladys Krieble
Delmas Foundation, the Fifth Floor Foundation, The Horace W. Goldsmith
Foundation, LEF Foundation, Materials for the Arts, The Peter S. Reed
Foundation, the Schoenstadt Family Foundation, The Starry Night Fund,
The Roy and Niuta Titus Foundation, The Andy Warhol Foundation for the
Visual Arts, and private foundations and individuals worldwide.
Printed Matter Inc.
535 West 22nd Street - New York