ordered groupings, inheritance
A Project by Jesse Hlebo
The value of one thing over another, the re-entrance of a communal form of commerce, and the hegemonic subversion of publishing are defining characteristics of small press’s. What happens when these artists’ books are placed in the context of an exhibition? Can they still retain their original social and distinctive tactility?
With publications from 38th street publishers, Adam Michaels & Glen Cummings, asdf, chris johanson, crimson hexagon, edition mk, erik van der weijde, ifs. ltd, larrys / maxwell simmer, kingsboro press, pwr paper, robin waart, sumi ink club, temporary services, theo simpson, X.
February 17th-23rd, 2011
Opening February 17th, 6-11pm
Talk by Jesse Hlebo, February 18th, 7pm
Kyber Institute of Contemporary Arts, Halifax