Printed Matter, Inc. presents THE NY ART BOOK FAIR September 28–30, 2012 Preview: Thursday, September 27, 6–9 pm MoMA PS1

Printed Matter presents the seventh annual NY Art Book Fair, from September 28 to 30, at MoMA PS1, Long Island City, Queens. A preview will be held on the evening of Thursday, September 27.

Free and open to the public, the NY Art Book Fair is the world’s premier event for artists’ books, catalogs, monographs, periodicals, and zines presented by 283 international presses, booksellers, antiquarians, artists, and independent publishers from twenty-six countries.

Lucy Lippard and Paul Chan are the keynote speakers for this year’s Contemporary Artists’ Books Conference—a dynamic, two-day symposium on emerging practices and debates within art-book culture. The Classroom—a curated series of artist-led workshops, readings, and discussions—will engage visitors in lively conversation all weekend long. The NY Art Book Fair will also include special project rooms, screenings, book signings, and performances throughout the weekend.

Over 15,000 artists, book buyers, collectors, dealers, curators, independent publishers, and other enthusiasts attended the NY Art Book Fair in 2011.

Hours and Location The NY Art Book Fair is free and open to the public.

Preview: Thursday, September 27, 6–9 pm Friday, September 28, 12–7 pm Saturday, September 29, 11 am–9 pm Sunday, September 30, 11 am–7 pm

MoMA PS1 22-25 Jackson Avenue at 46th Avenue Long Island City, NY (map)