Art Book Fair at PS 1 MoMA

November 6th, 2010

The BEST thing in the art world to experience, is the removal of all art in a museum

only to be filled by 

BOOKS!!!

Death to Text?  Death of Text?

The handmade quality and personal stamp on art is always an issue.  Especially in our contemporary society as paper and text information turns digital and our 'lifeline' is the internet.    

During the Art Book Fair at PS1 MoMA, showcases works that combine concept with the charming 
"object-ness"  of handmade artists books from major publishers to local galleries and artists. Though the fair was a bit overwhelming due to the volume of artists, viewers are encouraged to actually touch the art!!!!  The best part of the experience is the disregard to the commercial world, while maintaining aesthetic uniqueness to each work of art.  

Completely inspired to make books, I have also been inspired to make my own comics. After coming across Liz Prince, I fell in love with what art had become: F U N. Yes, why can't art be fun? Art is not about art anymore. Does it always have to be so serious? I think that could be one of the reasons as to why the Art Book Fair happened as an explosion of ideas and inspiration, artists want their work to be accessible. The economy is affecting how we make art and we all need to find a way of just making art to keep the creative process going.