Printed Matter, has announced its new initiative, The NY Art Book Fair, New York City’s first annual fair devoted to contemporary art books. Over 40 international exhibitors, from major distributors to antiquarian dealers and independent publishers, will occupy a dual-level 20,000 square foot space. The fair will take place November 17th through 19th, 2006, at 548 West 22nd Street. Admission to the fair is free. A preview event on Thursday, November 16th will benefit Printed Matter, Inc.
Did you know that Printed Matter, Inc. was founded in 1976 by Sol Lewitt, Lucy Lippard? I sure did not.