10th International Artist’s Book Triennial Vilnius 2024 – Exhibition Time in Vilnius

In 24 May 2024 the “10th International Artists’ Book Triennial Vilnius 2024” will be opened at the “Museum of Applied Arts and Design” in Vilnius. Open Call for International Artists 10th International Artist’s Book Triennial Vilnius 2024Theme: “To Be” Deadline: 15th of November, 2023. The Grand Prize: 1000 Eur. The “10th International Artist’s Book Triennial… Continue reading 10th International Artist’s Book Triennial Vilnius 2024 – Exhibition Time in Vilnius

Artist’s Book Creator Prof. Timothy Frerichs

In 2022 October 15 I attended the State University of New York at Fredonia. Here I met the creator of the artist’s book and printmaker, Prof. Timothy Frerichs. Prof. Timothy Frerichs two times participated in the “International Artist’s Book Triennial Vilnius”, in 2015 and 2018. In the “7th International Artist’s Book Triennial Vilnius 2015” prof.… Continue reading Artist’s Book Creator Prof. Timothy Frerichs

What is an Artist’s Book?

In the beginning let’s clarify definition of the genre. A conceptual book created by artist as an object of art is called an artist’s book (artist or artists’ book). In Lithuanian media and publishing of art research we discover various national terms like authorial, artist’s or visual artist’s book. Is it so difficult to find a common term? Norwegian critic of art… Continue reading What is an Artist’s Book?

In Lithuania Artist‘s Book Exhibitions were initiated and organized in the last decade of the 20th century, when Lithuania restored her independence, left the formation of the USSR and regained freedom. In 1991 the first Artist‘s Book Exhibition in Lithuania was opened to the public. In 17th of August 1993 the First International Artist‘s Book Exhibition “Book” was opened in the Contemporary Art Centre in Vilnius – curator Kestutis Vasiliunas.

Since 1993, a considerable community of creators of the “artist’s book” has been formed in Lithuania. At the same time, lovers of the “artist’s book” and exhibition visitors also appeared. “Artist’s book” as an art discipline is taught at the Vilnius Academy of Arts. It is taught in high schools all over Lithuania, and it is created by children in art schools. After 25 years of our active activities abroad and in Lithuania with “artist’s book” exhibitions, lectures and workshops, “artist’s book” has become an inseparable part of Lithuanian culture.

Artist’s Book Triennial Vilnius

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