Tag: Artist's Book in Lithuania

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?

9th International Artist’s Book Triennial Vilnius 2021

9th International Artist’s Book Triennial Vilnius 2021 Theme: “Absence” Time: 2021 Location: Nowhere Project Explanation: 1. “Absence is presence. These are the fundamentals of mystery.” – 25:57, Episode 3. “The Young Pope”. 2. “In poststructuralist theory, a concept most closely associated with Derrida, for whom it refers to the mythical status of the supposed hub of… Continue reading 9th International Artist’s Book Triennial Vilnius 2021

Artist’s Books in Lithuania

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.