https://singaporeartbookfair.org Singapore Art Book Fair Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:52:55 +0000 https://singaporeartbookfair.org en https://singaporeartbookfair.org/HOME Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:48:59 +0000 Singapore Art Book Fair https://singaporeartbookfair.org/HOME https://singaporeartbookfair.org/ABOUT-SGABF2026-M Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:52:55 +0000 Singapore Art Book Fair https://singaporeartbookfair.org/ABOUT-SGABF2026-M ABOUT THE FAIRThe Singapore Art Book Fair (SGABF) is an annual multi-day event celebrating contemporary art books and zines.Founded in 2013, it is the first of its kind in Southeast Asia and has now established itself as one of the leading art book fairs in Asia. Each edition showcases the innovative approaches of exhibitors from Singapore and around the world, including artists, designers, distributors, small presses, institutions, galleries, zinemakers, and printmakers.SGABF is committed to deepening the understanding of art books in Singapore, and encouraging the exploration of this diverse medium as a crucial, if not central aspect of art practices.Organised by Thing Books.View Past Fairs ︎︎︎ABOUT THE ORGANISERThing Books is a centre for art book events &amp; initiatives in Singapore that celebrates the medium of the artist book as a primary form of creative practice.Through platforms, such as the Singapore Art Book Fair and the SG Art Book Library, programmes, and resource development initiatives, Thing Books aims to seed broader visibility for how an artistic act may be experienced. 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They strive to realize artists’ ideas and concepts in unique book forms. Their books are limited edition works by artists from Taiwan and abroad, highlighting the artists' lesser known part of their creations. Since late 2020, they also run a space about books called nos:bookspace. ︎&nbsp;︎ 02&nbsp; &nbsp; The Institute of Critical Zoologists&nbsp;[SG] The Institute of Critical Zoologists (The ICZ) is an artistic and publishing platform founded by Singapore artist Robert Zhao Renhui. Through books, photographs, videos, and installations, The ICZ examines how humans observe, classify, and imagine animals and nature. Moving between field research, archival material, and speculative narration, its publications question how knowledge about the natural world is produced and circulated, while proposing other ways of seeing the non-human world. ︎ ︎ 03 &nbsp;&nbsp; cuspdot 卡斯普多特 [CN] An ordinary cusp occurring as the caustic of light rays in the bottom of a cup, and is an element that appears in everyone's life on a daily basis. cuspdot is concerned with the everyday and wants to organize and self-govern through a collaboration based on the principles of horizontality and co-responsibility. It is a living, organic compositional process that is constantly constructed and proceeds through listening, communication, emotion and care. cuspdot cares about how the space as a whole continues to function in a healthy way, and wants everyone in the collaboration to be cared for more. ︎ ︎ 04&nbsp; &nbsp; Holycrap&nbsp;[SG] Holycrap is a family art collective made up of two parents and two kids. They publish Rubbish Famzine and other small publications about the things they love, from the everyday to the unexpected. Most are made together around the dining table, though some are solo projects by individual members. Each one is a record of where their curiosity took them.&nbsp;︎ 05&nbsp; &nbsp; Atelier HOKO [SG] Atelier HOKO (2002) is an independent creative practice that focuses on the study of the growing disengagement between people, things and space. The atelier hopes to cultivate in people, an open-ness and ability to un-know, bringing about a heightened curiosity towards all phenomena by taking a fresh look at reality. Founded by Alvin Ho and Clara Koh. ︎ ︎ 06&nbsp; &nbsp; Street Report [SG] Street Report is a publication series of accounts describing in detail situations or events on the street, usually from the result of observation and inquiry by a Street Reporter.&nbsp;︎ 07&nbsp; &nbsp; Bird Pit [KR] Bird Pit (aka Seungwhan Kim) is an artist based in Seoul. He works primarily through drawing, continuously exploring its potential across books, objects, and doll figures. Viewing humanity from a bird’s perspective, he imagines people as if they are caught in a vast pit—an idea that shapes works both cynical and playfully expressive. His practice reflects a curiosity about duality and paradox, capturing the tension between observation and participation, distance and intimacy.&nbsp;︎ 08&nbsp; &nbsp; Part Time Book Club [SG] Part Time Book Club (PTBC) began in November 2024 as a spontaneous initiative between two friends, Shu and Ming. PTBC was sparked by a simple truth: there are far too many good art books out there in the world, and not enough time to discover them alone. What began as a shared curiosity has since grown into a community-powered space where art book lovers come together to connect and uncover new titles. PTBC gatherings typically take the form of ad-hoc gatherings focused on the sharing and discovery of (art) books.&nbsp;︎ 09&nbsp; &nbsp; dmp editions&nbsp;[TW] dmp editions is a practicing field based in Taipei, Taiwan that involves a multidisciplinary approach to publishing, content editing, archiving and all things related to book-making. They work closely with Taiwanese artists, writers, editors, and curators to offer new ways of seeing and thinking as well as developing alternative narratives portrayed through the pages of a book from where they stand.&nbsp;︎ ︎ &nbsp; 10&nbsp; &nbsp; yoon.miwon [KR] Captivating obsessive repetition, yet seeking peace in it. Yoon Miwon makes self-published books based on experimental animation, drawings and snapshots. ︎ ︎ 11&nbsp; &nbsp; Extensive- Copyright/Reserved [ID] Extensive is the independent publishing line of COPYRIGHT/RESERVED. Rooted in fine art, they approach design not as problem-solving, but as a space to raise questions, express, and celebrate. Extensive comes from their ongoing commitment to (E)xperiment—expanding thoughts, forms, and collaborations beyond fixed outcomes. They see publishing as an open field: a place for ideas, resistance, gestures, and state of being to coexist. Rather than seeking resolution, they embrace process, intuition, and exchange. Extensive is where thoughts extend freely, collectively, and without the need to settle.&nbsp;︎ ︎ 12&nbsp; &nbsp; Reliable Copy [IN] Reliable Copy is a publishing house and curatorial practice for works, projects, and writing by artists. Reliable Copy publishes books and documents, curates screenings and exhibitions, undertakes research projects, and hosts a wide variety of public programming. Reliable Copy is based in Bangalore, India, and was founded in 2018. It is represented by the artists Nihaal Faizal and Sarasija Subramanian. ︎ ︎ 13&nbsp; &nbsp; EBOOKS [Yumiko Tashiro/Rio Ebato] [JP] EBOOKS is a unit of Yumiko Tashiro and Rio Ebato who make small numbers of self-published art books. EBOOKS means Nice books. ("Nice" is "E" in Japanese.) They create nice and unique artworks by using photos, texts and drawings.&nbsp;︎&nbsp;︎ 14&nbsp; &nbsp; Robineggpie [KR] Dongchul Sin, who works under the pseudonym Robineggpie, creates art books and prints based on black-and-white drawings and detailed illustrations. He has participated in art book fairs in various cities such as Berlin, Seoul, Tokyo, and Singapore, where he engages with a wide range of audiences. For illustration commissions, he has collaborated with aespa, RIIZE, MUSINSA, and the pizza restaurant IZZA. He is currently teaching illustration at Hongik University and the Paju Typography Institute (PaTI).&nbsp;︎ ︎ 15&nbsp; &nbsp; abC &amp; DREAMER FTY梦厂 [CN] abC is an institutional platform dedicated to promoting local artistic creation and practices in China. Beginning with the “book” as a point of departure, abC opens up possibilities for reading and exchange. Maintaining a forward-looking perspective, abC engages in multidisciplinary and cross-media explorations, focusing on forms of expression rooted in medium, materiality, and authorship, while uncovering the potential and value of independent culture. We reinterpret abC as “a not b but C” — a willingness to open alternative paths, moving between convention and contradiction, and engaging with the world through fluid and evolving ways of thinking. DREAMER FTY 夢廠, founded in 2007, takes self-publishing as a medium of artistic creation, connecting a wide range of independent creators. ︎ ︎ 16&nbsp; &nbsp; OMSCIC COMICS [KR] OMSCIC COMICS makes experimental comics about form, time, space, and causality. ︎ 17&nbsp; &nbsp; BANGKOK ART BOOK FAIR x wilybelly x Parking Lot Press [TH] BANGKOK ART BOOK FAIR (BKKABF) is a biennial event in Bangkok that brings together local and international publishers, artists, and makers working in self-publishing and independent practices. Since its launch in 2017, it has developed as an active platform within the region, connecting voices across Bangkok, Southeast Asia, and beyond. During its off-cycle years, BKKABF stays active by traveling and participating in fairs to stay connected with the wider art book community, meet new collaborators, and exchange ideas. It is also an opportunity to share a glimpse of Bangkok’s publishing scene, introducing the people, energy, and perspectives that shape our community. wilybelly, a multidisciplinary artist born in 2000s, captivated by the quirks of everyday society, from roadside discoveries to the chaos of the internet. Through a mischievous, grinning character, merging a sarcastic sense of humor with an undercurrent of surrealist irritation. Parking Lot Press is a Thai publishing collective formed by four designers and illustrators who share a deep love for printed matter. Together, they explore storytelling through zines, experimental formats, and collaborative design, creating works that celebrate the playful nature of print. Much of their work is rooted in Thai culture and subculture, reinterpreting local narratives and everyday observations. ︎ ︎&nbsp;︎&nbsp;︎ 18&nbsp; &nbsp; THEBOOKSHOW x Some Useless Books [SG] THEBOOKSHOW tries to make books for artists, while Some Useless Books tries to make useful useless books.&nbsp;︎ ︎&nbsp;︎ 19&nbsp; &nbsp; Temporary Press [SG] Temporary Press is a small publisher producing content around art and design in the form of artist books, critical texts, and everyday research, with an interest in incidental ideas and alternative practices. The press often relies on economical and improvisational design and production methods, often with a black-only Risograph and simple tools. ︎ ︎ 20 &nbsp; &nbsp;NEUTRAL COLORS [JP] NEUTRAL COLORS is an independent publisher, it is also the name of the magazine it publishes, as well as the name of the bookbinding company. The three are organically connected. The publishing style of NEUTRAL COLORS is to have a small group of people getting together to handle everything from printing, and binding to distribution. They aim to create an economically sustainable medium-scale publishing company that is somewhere between mass commercial printing and small-volume independent printing. (Approximately 5000 copies for magazines / 300–1000copies for Books and Art books.) ︎ ︎ 21&nbsp; &nbsp; benjamiiiiiin [SG] benjamiiiiiin is a collective of zine makers hailing from various backgrounds - from fine arts and design to literature - who crave a creative outlet. With a shared curiosity of the everyday, this gathering of different interests, skills, and perspectives play out in a supportive space for the discussion and development of ideas and new works. ︎ 22&nbsp; &nbsp; MULU OFFICE [TW] MULU OFFICE is a publishing and book design studio based in New Taipei City, Taiwan. Founded by visual artists Liu Chao-Tze and Zhou Junsheng in 2021, MULU has been actively experimenting with different ways of transforming images into pages. In addition to its own publications, the studio frequently collaborates with artists across disciplines, continually exploring the possibilities of print as a medium.&nbsp;︎ ︎ 23&nbsp; &nbsp; Your Local Newsstand [SG] Your Local Newsstand is an independent publishing group based in Singapore specialising in publishing photography based imprints. Rooted in documentary and contemporary photography, their goal is to provide a platform for photographers to explore photography through the medium of zines and other printed matters. ︎ ︎ 25&nbsp; &nbsp; Angelica Ong 王歆惠 [SG] Angelica Ong is a Singaporean artist working primarily in photography and artist books. Her practice explores time, language, materiality, and slow art, often through nature and the photographic image. She creates artist books that are sculptural, tactile, and materially driven, integrating meaning and making while pushing the boundaries of what a "book" can be. Her work has been exhibited internationally and her artist books are held in permanent collections including Ohio State University, Virginia Commonwealth University, and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She has presented at artist book fairs in Singapore, Hong Kong, Miami, Seoul, Taipei, and more. ︎ ︎ 26 &nbsp;&nbsp; The Goodwiller [JP] The Goodwiller is a collaborative project that Taoka Misako and Saito Shiho started in 2019 in Portland, US. The project involves staging fashion shoots with garments purchased at second-hand stores, attaching original tags with serial numbers, and then returning the items to the stores where they were found. Through this cyclical act, The Goodwiller seeks to add new value and narratives to used clothing while creating a circulation system for second-hand goods. The project has been carried out in Portland, Tokyo, Paris, Seoul, and Bangkok in 2025. ︎ ︎ 27&nbsp; &nbsp; gele wang 王格勒 [CN] An independent creator grew out the earthy land.&nbsp;︎ 28&nbsp; &nbsp; 51 Personae [CN] 51 Personae is a self-sustaining independent art publishing project, believing that publishing is both an urgent and valid artistic practice. It places special emphasis on life experiences in Asia and the Third World, as well as marginalized voices under suppression, exploring the contemporary forms, possibilities and potential of "realism" in art as expressive actions.&nbsp;︎ 29&nbsp; &nbsp; Tokyo Art Book Fair [JP] TOKYO ART BOOK FAIR (TABF) was founded in 2009 as Japan’s first book fair dedicated to art publications. Held annually, it brings together independent publishers, galleries, bookshops, as well as individual artists and collectives. TABF serves as a platform for a diverse and international art publishing community. For its 15th edition in 2025, TABF expanded to its largest scale, hosting approximately 560 exhibitors over two weekends. Alongside this, TABF also organizes TOKIO ART BOOK FAIR, a smaller-scale format. As the most compact edition in TABF’s history, TOKIO focuses on smaller communities, fostering depth, intimacy, and a sense of friendship.&nbsp;︎ ︎ 30 &nbsp;&nbsp; DOOKS [JP] Founded in 2014, DOOKS is an art book publisher that handles everything from design to sales. Their main priority is to showcase the artist’s work through editing and simplistic design, creating books with a sense of lightness and time. Rather than run a store, they prefer to work flexibly. ︎ ︎ 31&nbsp; &nbsp; JIAZAZHI [CN] JIAZAZHI is an art organization on contemporary photography, with a focus on Chinese young artists. Their practice includes Magazine, Publishing, Exhibition and Library.&nbsp;︎ ︎ 32&nbsp; &nbsp; In Plain Words [SG] In Plain Words uses design and food to examine the world and everyday lives. &nbsp;︎ ︎ 33 &nbsp;&nbsp; PPIPPIPRESS [SG] PPIPPIPRESS is an independent publishing press based in Singapore that produces small-edition art books, zines, and creative printed matter. Founded and operated by Bryan and Jamie, the press blends photography, illustration, and design to tell stories rooted in everyday emotion and humor.&nbsp;︎ ︎ 34&nbsp; &nbsp; DECK [SG] DECK Photography Art Centre is a non-profit arts organisation based in Singapore, dedicated to advancing the appreciation and understanding of photography and lens-based practices. Since its founding in 2008, DECK has established itself as one of the region’s longest-running platforms for contemporary photography. At the heart of its programming is the Singapore International Photography Festival (SIPF), a biennale that brings together artists, curators, and audiences through exhibitions, open calls for portfolios and photobooks, and critical discourse. Now, at a pivotal juncture of growth and experimentation, DECK presents a year-round programme of artist residencies and curatorial projects at Shop-House, which resides at No. 4 &amp; 6 Lorong 24 Geylang. Housed within a pair of beautifully conserved pre-war buildings, this sanctuary serves as a vital site for research, international and cultural exchange, and the development of new artistic voices. ︎ ︎ 35&nbsp; &nbsp; Perimeter Editions [AU] Perimeter Editions is the award-winning publishing imprint of Melbourne-based bookstore Perimeter Books and distribution house Perimeter Distribution. Releasing its first publication in 2012, Perimeter Editions’ focus rests on publishing autonomous books in close collaboration with photographers, artists, curators, writers, and designers. Its publications exhibit a criticality and sensitivity to content, design, form, and materiality.&nbsp;︎ ︎ 36&nbsp; &nbsp; Tara Books Pvt. Ltd. [IN] Tara Books is a collective of writers, artists and designers, based in Chennai, south India. They publish illustrated and handmade books for children and adults. While they generate many of their titles in-house, they also work with artists, writers and designers across the world. Known for their richly illustrated books, they offer a unique list that includes titles in children’s literature, photography, graphic novels, art and art education.&nbsp;︎ ︎ 37&nbsp; &nbsp; Good Neighbour/Manifold Books [NL] Good Neighbour (GN) is a research platform based in Amsterdam since 2017, run by Martin La Roche, Dongyoung Lee, and Valeria Marchesini. GN defines itself primarily as a community of readers who share a communal interest in books seen as performative tools. The name ‘Good Neighbour’ is inspired by Aby Warburg’s ‘Law of the Good Neighbour’, a continuous system of thematic and serendipitous arrangements between books in a library. GN doesn’t seek to build a library; it makes time for appreciating existing ones. Founded in 2015 by Maartje Fliervoet in her Amsterdam studio space, Manifold Books’ activities may be best described as a spatial investigation exploring connections between art and books. With each exhibition two existing publications with unique artists’ interventions are added to its book collection.&nbsp;︎ ︎&nbsp;︎ ︎ 38&nbsp; &nbsp; NITESHA [JP] NITESHA is a secondhand bookstore specializing in photography books, fashion, and art books in Tokyo. In 2017, NITESHA organized its inaugural exhibition. Subsequently, in 2018, it ventured into publishing and has since been expanding the scope of its activities each year. In 2020, NITESHA opened NITESHA KYOTO in Nishijin, Kyoto, serving as an art space with the concept of "Rediscovering the New in the Old".&nbsp;︎ ︎ 39&nbsp; &nbsp; Ke Xu 许珂 [CN] Ke Xu (b.1994), Beijing based visual artist whose primary media include images, printed materials, and readymades. Her practice focuses on constructing mechanisms between viewing and reading, knowledge production and information extension. Through this, she explores circulating concepts among mediums, the imaginative space between text and image, and the open-ended narratives generated. She received a Master’s degree in Distinction in Visual Arts (Book Arts) from Camberwell, University of the Arts London, in 2018.&nbsp;︎ ︎ 40&nbsp; &nbsp; Thumb Books [SG] Thumb Books is a small independent press based in Singapore that makes children's books for both children and adults.&nbsp;︎ ︎ 41&nbsp; &nbsp;Rizo Masr [EG] Rizomasr, founded in 2021 is a contemporary print and design studio based in Maadi, Cairo with a specialization in risograph printing and a spectrum of design services. Beyond crafting visually stunning posters, zines, and brochures, their expertise spans comprehensive branding, editorial, and creative direction that breathes life into your vision.&nbsp;︎ ︎ 42&nbsp; &nbsp; SUBURBIA PROJECTS [MY] Suburbia Projects is an independent architecture publisher and bookseller based in the suburbs of Petaling Jaya. Founded in 2020 by Ashran Bahari and Naadiya Hani, the project emerged from a desire to expand the discourse around architecture, cities, culture, and the built environment through publishing, bookselling, exhibitions, and public programmes. Its catalogue brings together writings, drawings, conversations, and speculative works that examine architecture as a cultural and political practice, while fostering connections between practitioners, researchers, and readers across Malaysia, Southeast Asia and beyond. Their publications are distributed internationally through Idea Books.&nbsp;︎ ︎ 43&nbsp; &nbsp; Further Reading [ID] Further Reading is an independent multi-format publishing platform with in-house risograph production and a distribution unit. It fosters discourse around design, connecting Southeast Asian perspectives with a global context. Based in Bandung, Indonesia, Further Reading approaches publishing as dialogue, working across editorial, graphic, and spatial forms. Its projects treat reading as a collective, time-based experience that extends beyond the printed page.&nbsp;︎ ︎ 44&nbsp; &nbsp; Gloria Glitzer &amp; we make it&nbsp; [DE] Gloria Glitzer is the avatar and publishing practice of Franziska Brandt &amp; Moritz Grünke. we make it is their Risography space in Berlin and a publisher too. With both projects they challenge the boundaries of independent self-publishing. They stand for self-expression, visibility, accessibility, and the radical democratization of art, politics, and information; through shared tools and collaborative processes. ︎ ︎&nbsp;︎ ︎ https://singaporeartbookfair.org/SGABF2025-Workshop-Friday Thu, 28 Aug 2025 09:58:53 +0000 Singapore Art Book Fair https://singaporeartbookfair.org/SGABF2025-Workshop-Friday 31 October 2025, Friday 12:00pm – 1:00pm OR 2:00pm – 3:00pm Workshop Room 15 S$30.00 per participant Register here. Fold Your Way to a Book Presented by The Other Workroom Uncover the possibilities of bookmaking with just a single sheet of paper and simple everyday tools. In this engaging, hands-on workshop, participants will learn to fold and transform paper into two distinct book forms – a Blizzard Book and a 32-page Booklet. Through guided steps, participants will gain an understanding of book structures while enjoying the rewarding process of creating handcrafted books from start to finish. All materials and tools will be provided. This workshop is suitable for beginners, and welcomes participants ages 8 and above. No prior experience is required. The Other Workroom is a practice dedicated to artist’s books and printed matter, positioned at the intersection of a design studio, fabrication workshop, and an incubator. 1:00pm – 3:00pm Workshop Room 12 S$80.00 per participantRegister here. French Link Stitch Bookbinding Presented by Based Book Arts Join us for a 2-hour beginner-friendly workshop where you’ll learn the fundamentals of bookbinding through the elegant French link stitch – a historic sewing technique that dates back to the 15th century in Europe. Traditionally used in fine bookbinding, this decorative and durable stitch links sections of a book together with a distinctive braided pattern, offering both strength and beauty. In this workshop, you’ll create your very own handcrafted journal using the French link stitch method. This non-adhesive binding style and expose spine allows the book to open completely flat, making it highly functional as well as elegant. Personalise your journal by choosing between blank or dotted grid pages, and selecting from a variety of thread colours and cover papers to make it uniquely yours. At the end of the session, you’ll take home a beautiful and functional journal - perfect as a notebook, sketchbook, or a thoughtful handmade gift. All materials and tools will be provided. This workshop is suitable for beginners, and welcomes participants ages 13 and above. No prior experience is required. Book size: 105mm x 148mm (A6) •&nbsp;128 pages Paper: 300gsm (cover) •&nbsp;100gsm (pages) •&nbsp;Acid-free •&nbsp;Fountain pen friendly Based Book Arts is an independent creative workshop specialising in book arts and educating book making. Based in Singapore, its aim is to promote book arts and encourage people of all backgrounds to use the book as a medium to express their creativity, through workshops and collaborations. Founded by Yang Shihui, a book artist who holds a Bachelor's Degree with Honours in Book Arts and Design from London College of Communication, UAL. She is keen to explore the different formats and structure of the book and introduce them to the world. Whilst in the UK, she has worked with global publishing house, Dorling Kindersley, which saw her creating professional book mock-ups for presentation at international book fairs. Shihui has also worked at the London Centre for Book Arts where she learned how to run a workshop and deepened her book making skills. She has assisted numerous artists in producing printmaking and book work, and conducted various bookbinding workshops in different countries. 4:00pm – 5:30pmWorkshop Room 15 S$75.00 per participant Register here. Basic Linocut &amp; Printing Presented by How To Ink Join us for a hands-on Basic Linocut &amp; Printing workshop, where you'll learn the art of relief printmaking using linoleum blocks. Under the guidance of an experienced printmaker, this workshop will guide you through the process of safely carving a linoleum surface, inking and printing by hand – resulting in an 8-page mini zine. Participants will be able to bring home their uniquely printed zines and carved linoleum piece. All materials and tools will be provided. This workshop is suitable for beginners, and welcomes participants ages 12 and above. No prior experience is required. How To Ink is an experimental printmaking studio in Singapore. Duo Stanley and Jessica advocate for and introduce the tactile craft of printmaking - screen printing, linocut &amp; printing, marbling and papermaking - through beginner-friendly workshops, as well as offering their quaint studio space to experiment. The name is taken from the verbalisation of the Chinese characters 凹凸印 (Āo Tú Yìn), a style of printmaking based on the yin-and-yang principle of utilising positive and negative moulds to produce impressions; a philosophy the pair hopes everyone will embrace in their craft and daily lives. This workshop is supported by RJ Paper. 5:00pm – 7:00pm Workshop Room 12 S$80.00 per participantRegister here. Coptic Binding Presented by Based Book Arts Join us for a 2-hour beginner-friendly workshop and discover the ancient art of Coptic binding – a style of bookbinding that traces its origins back to the 2nd century developed by the early Christian Copts of Egypt. Known for its intricate chain-like stitches and exposed spine, Coptic binding is celebrated as some of the earliest forms of the modern codex (the book as we know it today). In this workshop, you’ll create your own handcrafted journal using the Coptic binding method. This non-adhesive binding style and expose spine allows the book to open completely flat - ideal for writing, sketching, or displaying. Personalise your journal by selecting from a variety of cover papers and thread colours, making your creation one-of-a-kind. At the end of the workshop, you’ll take home a beautiful and functional journal - perfect as a sketchbook, notebook, or a meaningful handmade gift. All materials and tools will be provided. This workshop is suitable for beginners, and welcomes participants ages 13 and above. No prior experience is required. Book size:105mm x 148mm (A6) •&nbsp;128 pages Paper: 300gsm (cover) •&nbsp;100gsm (pages) •&nbsp;Acid-free •&nbsp;Fountain pen friendly Based Book Arts is an independent creative workshop specialising in book arts and educating book making. Based in Singapore, its aim is to promote book arts and encourage people of all backgrounds to use the book as a medium to express their creativity, through workshops and collaborations. Founded by Yang Shihui, a book artist who holds a Bachelor's Degree with Honours in Book Arts and Design from London College of Communication, UAL. She is keen to explore the different formats and structure of the book and introduce them to the world. Whilst in the UK, she has worked with global publishing house, Dorling Kindersley, which saw her creating professional book mock-ups for presentation at international book fairs. Shihui has also worked at the London Centre for Book Arts where she learned how to run a workshop and deepened her book making skills. She has assisted numerous artists in producing printmaking and book work, and conducted various bookbinding workshops in different countries. 6:30pm – 8:00pm Workshop Room 15 S$75.00 per participantRegister here. Reduction Linocut &amp; Printing Presented by How To Ink Reduction Linocut is a technique that uses a single block to create multi-colour prints by carving and printing in stages. In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll learn to plan, carve, and layer colours, creating small editions of an 8-page mini zine from your own two-colour lino print. Participants will be able to bring home their uniquely printed zines and carved linoleum piece. All materials and tools will be provided. This workshop is suitable for beginners, and welcomes participants ages 12 and above. No prior experience is required.How To Ink is an experimental printmaking studio in Singapore. Duo Stanley and Jessica advocate for and introduce the tactile craft of printmaking - screen printing, linocut &amp; printing, marbling and papermaking - through beginner-friendly workshops, as well as offering their quaint studio space to experiment. The name is taken from the verbalisation of the Chinese characters 凹凸印 (Āo Tú Yìn), a style of printmaking based on the yin-and-yang principle of utilising positive and negative moulds to produce impressions; a philosophy the pair hopes everyone will embrace in their craft and daily lives.This workshop is supported by RJ Paper. https://singaporeartbookfair.org/SGABF2025-Workshop-Saturday Thu, 28 Aug 2025 11:26:47 +0000 Singapore Art Book Fair https://singaporeartbookfair.org/SGABF2025-Workshop-Saturday 1 November 2025, Saturday 12:00pm – 1:00pmOR 2:00pm – 3:00pm Workshop Room 15 S$30.00 per participant Register here. Fold Your Way to a Book Presented by The Other Workroom Uncover the possibilities of bookmaking with just a single sheet of paper and simple everyday tools. In this engaging, hands-on workshop, participants will learn to fold and transform paper into two distinct book forms – a Blizzard Book and a 32-page Booklet. Through guided steps, participants will gain an understanding of book structures while enjoying the rewarding process of creating handcrafted books from start to finish. All materials and tools will be provided. This workshop is suitable for beginners, and welcomes participants ages 8 and above. No prior experience is required. The Other Workroom is a practice dedicated to artist’s books and printed matter, positioned at the intersection of a design studio, fabrication workshop, and an incubator. 1:00pm – 3:00pm Workshop Room 12 S$80.00 per participantRegister here. Coptic Binding Presented by Based Book Arts Join us for a 2-hour beginner-friendly workshop and discover the ancient art of Coptic binding – a style of bookbinding that traces its origins back to the 2nd century developed by the early Christian Copts of Egypt. Known for its intricate chain-like stitches and exposed spine, Coptic binding is celebrated as some of the earliest forms of the modern codex (the book as we know it today). In this workshop, you’ll create your own handcrafted journal using the Coptic binding method. This non-adhesive binding style and expose spine allows the book to open completely flat - ideal for writing, sketching, or displaying. Personalise your journal by selecting from a variety of cover papers and thread colours, making your creation one-of-a-kind. At the end of the workshop, you’ll take home a beautiful and functional journal - perfect as a sketchbook, notebook, or a meaningful handmade gift. All materials and tools will be provided. This workshop is suitable for beginners, and welcomes participants ages 13 and above. No prior experience is required. Book size: 105mm x 148mm (A6) • 128 pages Paper: 300gsm (cover) • 100gsm (pages) • Acid-free • Fountain pen friendly&nbsp;Based Book Arts is an independent creative workshop specialising in book arts and educating book making. Based in Singapore, its aim is to promote book arts and encourage people of all backgrounds to use the book as a medium to express their creativity, through workshops and collaborations. Founded by Yang Shihui, a book artist who holds a Bachelor's Degree with Honours in Book Arts and Design from London College of Communication, UAL. She is keen to explore the different formats and structure of the book and introduce them to the world. Whilst in the UK, she has worked with global publishing house, Dorling Kindersley, which saw her creating professional book mock-ups for presentation at international book fairs. Shihui has also worked at the London Centre for Book Arts where she learned how to run a workshop and deepened her book making skills. She has assisted numerous artists in producing printmaking and book work, and conducted various bookbinding workshops in different countries. 4:00pm – 5:30pmWorkshop Room 15 S$75.00 per participant Register here. Basic Linocut &amp; Printing Presented by How To Ink Join us for a hands-on Basic Linocut &amp; Printing workshop, where you'll learn the art of relief printmaking using linoleum blocks. Under the guidance of an experienced printmaker, this workshop will guide you through the process of safely carving a linoleum surface, inking and printing by hand – resulting in an 8-page mini zine. Participants will be able to bring home their uniquely printed zines and carved linoleum piece. All materials and tools will be provided. This workshop is suitable for beginners, and welcomes participants ages 12 and above. No prior experience is required. How To Ink is an experimental printmaking studio in Singapore. Duo Stanley and Jessica advocate for and introduce the tactile craft of printmaking - screen printing, linocut &amp; printing, marbling and papermaking - through beginner-friendly workshops, as well as offering their quaint studio space to experiment. The name is taken from the verbalisation of the Chinese characters 凹凸印 (Āo Tú Yìn), a style of printmaking based on the yin-and-yang principle of utilising positive and negative moulds to produce impressions; a philosophy the pair hopes everyone will embrace in their craft and daily lives. This workshop is supported by RJ Paper. 5:00pm – 7:00pm Workshop Room 12 S$80.00 per participantRegister here. French Link Stitch Bookbinding Presented by Based Book Arts Join us for a 2-hour beginner-friendly workshop where you’ll learn the fundamentals of bookbinding through the elegant French link stitch – a historic sewing technique that dates back to the 15th century in Europe. Traditionally used in fine bookbinding, this decorative and durable stitch links sections of a book together with a distinctive braided pattern, offering both strength and beauty. In this workshop, you’ll create your very own handcrafted journal using the French link stitch method. This non-adhesive binding style and expose spine allows the book to open completely flat, making it highly functional as well as elegant. Personalise your journal by choosing between blank or dotted grid pages, and selecting from a variety of thread colours and cover papers to make it uniquely yours. At the end of the session, you’ll take home a beautiful and functional journal - perfect as a notebook, sketchbook, or a thoughtful handmade gift. All materials and tools will be provided. This workshop is suitable for beginners, and welcomes participants ages 13 and above. No prior experience is required. Book size: 105mm x 148mm (A6) • 128 pages Paper: 300gsm (cover) • 100gsm (pages) • Acid-free • Fountain pen friendly Based Book Arts is an independent creative workshop specialising in book arts and educating book making. Based in Singapore, its aim is to promote book arts and encourage people of all backgrounds to use the book as a medium to express their creativity, through workshops and collaborations. Founded by Yang Shihui, a book artist who holds a Bachelor's Degree with Honours in Book Arts and Design from London College of Communication, UAL. She is keen to explore the different formats and structure of the book and introduce them to the world. Whilst in the UK, she has worked with global publishing house, Dorling Kindersley, which saw her creating professional book mock-ups for presentation at international book fairs. Shihui has also worked at the London Centre for Book Arts where she learned how to run a workshop and deepened her book making skills. She has assisted numerous artists in producing printmaking and book work, and conducted various bookbinding workshops in different countries. 6:30pm – 8:00pm Workshop Room 15 S$75.00 per participantRegister here. Reduction Linocut &amp; Printing Presented by How To Ink Reduction Linocut is a technique that uses a single block to create multi-colour prints by carving and printing in stages. In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll learn to plan, carve, and layer colours, creating small editions of an 8-page mini zine from your own two-colour lino print. Participants will be able to bring home their uniquely printed zines and carved linoleum piece. All materials and tools will be provided. This workshop is suitable for beginners, and welcomes participants ages 12 and above. No prior experience is required. How To Ink is an experimental printmaking studio in Singapore. Duo Stanley and Jessica advocate for and introduce the tactile craft of printmaking - screen printing, linocut &amp; printing, marbling and papermaking - through beginner-friendly workshops, as well as offering their quaint studio space to experiment. The name is taken from the verbalisation of the Chinese characters 凹凸印 (Āo Tú Yìn), a style of printmaking based on the yin-and-yang principle of utilising positive and negative moulds to produce impressions; a philosophy the pair hopes everyone will embrace in their craft and daily lives. This workshop is supported by RJ Paper. https://singaporeartbookfair.org/SGABF2025-Workshop-Sunday Thu, 28 Aug 2025 11:52:59 +0000 Singapore Art Book Fair https://singaporeartbookfair.org/SGABF2025-Workshop-Sunday 2 November 2025, Sunday 12:00pm – 1:00pmOR 2:00pm – 3:00pm Workshop Room 15 S$30.00 per participant Register here. Fold Your Way to a Book Presented by The Other Workroom Uncover the possibilities of bookmaking with just a single sheet of paper and simple everyday tools. In this engaging, hands-on workshop, participants will learn to fold and transform paper into two distinct book forms – a Blizzard Book and a 32-page Booklet. Through guided steps, participants will gain an understanding of book structures while enjoying the rewarding process of creating handcrafted books from start to finish. All materials and tools will be provided. This workshop is suitable for beginners, and welcomes participants ages 8 and above. No prior experience is required. The Other Workroom is a practice dedicated to artist’s books and printed matter, positioned at the intersection of a design studio, fabrication workshop, and an incubator. 1:00pm – 3:00pm Workshop Room 12 S$80.00 per participantRegister here. French Link Stitch Bookbinding Presented by Based Book Arts Join us for a 2-hour beginner-friendly workshop where you’ll learn the fundamentals of bookbinding through the elegant French link stitch – a historic sewing technique that dates back to the 15th century in Europe. Traditionally used in fine bookbinding, this decorative and durable stitch links sections of a book together with a distinctive braided pattern, offering both strength and beauty. In this workshop, you’ll create your very own handcrafted journal using the French link stitch method. This non-adhesive binding style and expose spine allows the book to open completely flat, making it highly functional as well as elegant. Personalise your journal by choosing between blank or dotted grid pages, and selecting from a variety of thread colours and cover papers to make it uniquely yours. At the end of the session, you’ll take home a beautiful and functional journal - perfect as a notebook, sketchbook, or a thoughtful handmade gift. All materials and tools will be provided. This workshop is suitable for beginners, and welcomes participants ages 13 and above. No prior experience is required. Book size: 105mm x 148mm (A6) • 128 pages Paper: 300gsm (cover) • 100gsm (pages) • Acid-free • Fountain pen friendly Based Book Arts is an independent creative workshop specialising in book arts and educating book making. Based in Singapore, its aim is to promote book arts and encourage people of all backgrounds to use the book as a medium to express their creativity, through workshops and collaborations. Founded by Yang Shihui, a book artist who holds a Bachelor's Degree with Honours in Book Arts and Design from London College of Communication, UAL. She is keen to explore the different formats and structure of the book and introduce them to the world. Whilst in the UK, she has worked with global publishing house, Dorling Kindersley, which saw her creating professional book mock-ups for presentation at international book fairs. Shihui has also worked at the London Centre for Book Arts where she learned how to run a workshop and deepened her book making skills. She has assisted numerous artists in producing printmaking and book work, and conducted various bookbinding workshops in different countries. 4:00pm – 5:30pmWorkshop Room 15 S$75.00 per participant Register here. Basic Linocut &amp; Printing Presented by How To Ink Join us for a hands-on Basic Linocut &amp; Printing workshop, where you'll learn the art of relief printmaking using linoleum blocks. Under the guidance of an experienced printmaker, this workshop will guide you through the process of safely carving a linoleum surface, inking and printing by hand – resulting in an 8-page mini zine. Participants will be able to bring home their uniquely printed zines and carved linoleum piece. All materials and tools will be provided. This workshop is suitable for beginners, and welcomes participants ages 12 and above. No prior experience is required. How To Ink is an experimental printmaking studio in Singapore. Duo Stanley and Jessica advocate for and introduce the tactile craft of printmaking - screen printing, linocut &amp; printing, marbling and papermaking - through beginner-friendly workshops, as well as offering their quaint studio space to experiment. The name is taken from the verbalisation of the Chinese characters 凹凸印 (Āo Tú Yìn), a style of printmaking based on the yin-and-yang principle of utilising positive and negative moulds to produce impressions; a philosophy the pair hopes everyone will embrace in their craft and daily lives. This workshop is supported by RJ Paper. 5:00pm – 7:00pm Workshop Room 12 S$80.00 per participantRegister here. Coptic Binding Presented by Based Book Arts Join us for a 2-hour beginner-friendly workshop and discover the ancient art of Coptic binding – a style of bookbinding that traces its origins back to the 2nd century developed by the early Christian Copts of Egypt. Known for its intricate chain-like stitches and exposed spine, Coptic binding is celebrated as some of the earliest forms of the modern codex (the book as we know it today). In this workshop, you’ll create your own handcrafted journal using the Coptic binding method. This non-adhesive binding style and expose spine allows the book to open completely flat - ideal for writing, sketching, or displaying. Personalise your journal by selecting from a variety of cover papers and thread colours, making your creation one-of-a-kind. At the end of the workshop, you’ll take home a beautiful and functional journal - perfect as a sketchbook, notebook, or a meaningful handmade gift. All materials and tools will be provided. This workshop is suitable for beginners, and welcomes participants ages 13 and above. No prior experience is required. Book size: 105mm x 148mm (A6) • 128 pages Paper: 300gsm (cover) • 100gsm (pages) • Acid-free • Fountain pen friendly Based Book Arts is an independent creative workshop specialising in book arts and educating book making. Based in Singapore, its aim is to promote book arts and encourage people of all backgrounds to use the book as a medium to express their creativity, through workshops and collaborations. Founded by Yang Shihui, a book artist who holds a Bachelor's Degree with Honours in Book Arts and Design from London College of Communication, UAL. She is keen to explore the different formats and structure of the book and introduce them to the world. Whilst in the UK, she has worked with global publishing house, Dorling Kindersley, which saw her creating professional book mock-ups for presentation at international book fairs. Shihui has also worked at the London Centre for Book Arts where she learned how to run a workshop and deepened her book making skills. She has assisted numerous artists in producing printmaking and book work, and conducted various bookbinding workshops in different countries. 6:30pm – 8:00pm Workshop Room 15 S$75.00 per participantRegister here. Reduction Linocut &amp; Printing Presented by How To Ink Reduction Linocut is a technique that uses a single block to create multi-colour prints by carving and printing in stages. In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll learn to plan, carve, and layer colours, creating small editions of an 8-page mini zine from your own two-colour lino print. Participants will be able to bring home their uniquely printed zines and carved linoleum piece. All materials and tools will be provided. This workshop is suitable for beginners, and welcomes participants ages 12 and above. No prior experience is required. How To Ink is an experimental printmaking studio in Singapore. Duo Stanley and Jessica advocate for and introduce the tactile craft of printmaking - screen printing, linocut &amp; printing, marbling and papermaking - through beginner-friendly workshops, as well as offering their quaint studio space to experiment. The name is taken from the verbalisation of the Chinese characters 凹凸印 (Āo Tú Yìn), a style of printmaking based on the yin-and-yang principle of utilising positive and negative moulds to produce impressions; a philosophy the pair hopes everyone will embrace in their craft and daily lives. This workshop is supported by RJ Paper. https://singaporeartbookfair.org/2024-Gallery Tue, 29 Apr 2025 05:31:32 +0000 Singapore Art Book Fair https://singaporeartbookfair.org/2024-Gallery SINGAPORE ART BOOK FAIR 2024 The Singapore Art Book Fair (SGABF) celebrated its 10th edition from 25 – 27 October 2024 at the Singapore Art Museum at Tanjong Pagar Distripark. Featuring 104 local and international exhibitors, the fair showcased a diverse range of artists’ books, zines, monographs, and other printed materials. This milestone edition marked SGABF's continued growth and cemented its position as Southeast Asia’s largest art book fair. Apart from celebrating its 10th year anniversary, the 2024 edition of the SGABF also featured highlights such as food trucks run by Maha Co and Coffee Break, a Zine Truck run by Shrub, an afterparty at The Projector, commemorative festival merchandise, and more. #SGABF2024 <img width="1440" height="960" width_o="1440" height_o="960" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/7e695c1b010814fce1f6214ab70a314a57b11917ad470d2cbc77821ab29e6a4f/1.jpg" data-mid="231699487" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/7e695c1b010814fce1f6214ab70a314a57b11917ad470d2cbc77821ab29e6a4f/1.jpg" /> <img width="1440" height="960" width_o="1440" height_o="960" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/21b9dd3ec1513d713280d8a13113fe493f34dd38d8d8258626778017f899e077/2.jpg" data-mid="231699488" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/21b9dd3ec1513d713280d8a13113fe493f34dd38d8d8258626778017f899e077/2.jpg" /> <img width="1440" height="963" width_o="1440" height_o="963" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/97abcf3dd8848b061cf0425e5f7975caac9daae48f6a82c2dc9336b0c055dc6f/3.jpg" data-mid="231699489" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/97abcf3dd8848b061cf0425e5f7975caac9daae48f6a82c2dc9336b0c055dc6f/3.jpg" /> <img width="1440" height="960" width_o="1440" height_o="960" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/ad261608d6bbb6b0a68721c64e0d6e836fdd1c1104144b0f3b7e3643aabba3a7/4.jpg" data-mid="231699491" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/ad261608d6bbb6b0a68721c64e0d6e836fdd1c1104144b0f3b7e3643aabba3a7/4.jpg" /> <img width="1440" height="963" width_o="1440" height_o="963" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/147fa4b126eaa05ec94cb47ac659269143281e98513b96684365002af2df3bbd/5.jpg" data-mid="231699492" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/147fa4b126eaa05ec94cb47ac659269143281e98513b96684365002af2df3bbd/5.jpg" /> <img width="1440" height="960" width_o="1440" height_o="960" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/c64263fbcc83458fa8c901d2de3ccf8d464ba4076f24d2d825427a3db2b7b83a/6.jpg" data-mid="231699493" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/c64263fbcc83458fa8c901d2de3ccf8d464ba4076f24d2d825427a3db2b7b83a/6.jpg" /> <img width="1440" height="960" width_o="1440" height_o="960" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/64d24c0274e06ae29b3ff03ac48d8a30ccd81fb2f08e306b98a2718535e9e6e4/7.jpg" data-mid="231699494" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/64d24c0274e06ae29b3ff03ac48d8a30ccd81fb2f08e306b98a2718535e9e6e4/7.jpg" /> <img width="1440" height="960" width_o="1440" height_o="960" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/c2140f76fd7c130755577300e5d703367e91b96916eb4cb75aabf5a66c8a5c0e/8.jpg" data-mid="231699495" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/c2140f76fd7c130755577300e5d703367e91b96916eb4cb75aabf5a66c8a5c0e/8.jpg" /> Singapore Art Book Fair 2024 window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-GG61ZDR146'); https://singaporeartbookfair.org/2024-Exhibitor-Map Tue, 29 Apr 2025 05:30:09 +0000 Singapore Art Book Fair https://singaporeartbookfair.org/2024-Exhibitor-Map EXHIBITOR FLOORPLAN <img width="6782" height="10341" width_o="6782" height_o="10341" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/f039f59c0b575d537768b0c329e5a07e4e24a39f83fefffb8793f671658f4567/241002SGAB24-Exhibitor-FloorGL.png" data-mid="231694778" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/f039f59c0b575d537768b0c329e5a07e4e24a39f83fefffb8793f671658f4567/241002SGAB24-Exhibitor-FloorGL.png" /> C01Basheer Graphic Books [SG] C02Hoxton Mini Press | GOST | SendPoints [UK &amp; HK] C03Feelers [SG] C04SWELL x Faction Press [SG] C05Further Reading | RJ Paper [ID/SG] B06TEAM COOK [SG] B07Aaah House&nbsp;[SG] B08The Slow Press&nbsp;[SG] B09LOST&nbsp;[SG]B10In Plain Words&nbsp;[SG]B11ALL-BOOK-S&nbsp;[SG] B12OFFCUT [SG] B13Grey Projects/ Valiz [SG/NL] C14National Gallery Singapore and Singapore Art Museum&nbsp;[SG] C15Centre for Contemporary Art Singapore [SG] C16NUS Press [SG] B17Street Report [SG] B18INFINITIF [BE] B19Catherine Hu + Roxanne Tingyi Wang [SG &amp; CN] B20Nung-Hsin Hu [TW] B211 and Half Atelier&nbsp;[CN]B22cuspdot 卡斯普多特 [CN]C23dmp editions [TW]B25commune [JP]C26Temporary Press&nbsp;[SG] C27The Institute of Critical Zoologists [SG]C28Atelier HOKO&nbsp;[SG]C29Printed Matter, Inc. [US]B30art book in China &amp; DREAMER FTY [CN]C31Hothouse &amp; Progressive Disintegrations [SG]B32Studio150&nbsp;[TH]C33Copyright/Reserved [ID]B34KULTRATED&nbsp;[SG]B35TRI.PAR.TITE&nbsp;[SG]C36Grafis Nusantara&nbsp;[ID]B37Binatang Press&nbsp;[ID]C38Knuckles &amp; Notch&nbsp;[SG] C39Monster Workshop [CN] C40#girlswholift [SG] B41HOMOCATS [US] C420rbit [SG] B43x_x&nbsp;[AR] C44ODD ONE OUT [HK] B45KALEIDOSCOPE [KR] C46Tara Books&nbsp;[IN] C47REDFOXPRESS &amp; ANTIC-HAM [IE] B48Nadiia Zhelieznova [UAE] B49yoon.miwon [KR] B50FancyToi [CN] B51Bird Pit [KR] B52Corners&nbsp;[KR] B53Aperture Brought Me Here [TH] A54The Sandwich Club [UK/HK] A55ASIAN_FOOD_DESIGN [JP] C56NEUTRAL COLORS / PLANKTON [JP] B57TOKYO ART BOOK FAIR [JP] B58Aprilsnow Press [KR] B59Through The Roof + trisected [SG] C60BLUE PAGES ▶︎ NOTE Artbook project [JP] C61Jom&nbsp;[SG] B62applause&nbsp;[JP] C63BOOK AND SONS&nbsp;[JP] B64Tall Poppy Press&nbsp;[AU] C65HOPPER&amp;FUCHS&nbsp;[BE] B66Perimeter Editions&nbsp;[AU] C67SUPER LABO&nbsp;[JP] C68THEBOOKSHOW&nbsp;[SG] A69Rambutan [SG] A70A Zine Thing [With Friends] - by ThinkSide [SG] A71PPIPPIPRESS [SG] D72Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts [SG] A73Masala Noir&nbsp;[FR] A74DEADWOODS [CN] A75Variegated [SG] A76Holycrap.sg&nbsp;[SG] A77SHUIWONG&nbsp;[HK/SG] A78Funky Zine Forest&nbsp;[CN] A79Made By Beverley [SG] A80Tico books&nbsp;[KR] A81林家夯 Lin Jaihang [TW] A82NOTHINGISREAL [KR] A83 &nbsp; &nbsp;dienacht Publishing [DE] A84Editions JOJO [IN] A85ampulets [SG] A86backbonebooks &amp; Oscar Salguero [DE/MX] A87Set Margins' publications [NL] A88te editions [CN / US] A89CAOZHE &amp; KALMOND [CN] A90Bluetaped [SG] A91Do Not Design [SG] A92narrativeforms. [SG] A93Suburbia Projects&nbsp;[MY]A94 &nbsp;&nbsp;Now &amp; Again&nbsp;[SG]A95ArtReview&nbsp;[UK]A96Other People's Books&nbsp;[SG]A97Right, there is nothing. / sesamespace [JP]D98COCKEYE&nbsp;[SG] AST99&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Fruitcart [SG]AST100 &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Ornate Gesture&nbsp;[AU]AST101 &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; EXTRA CREDIT [US/KR]AST102 &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; PEER [SG]AST103 &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 51 Personae&nbsp;[CN]AST104 &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; radioriotgrrrl&nbsp;[SG]AST105 &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; A Very Normal Collective&nbsp;[SG] window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-GG61ZDR146'); https://singaporeartbookfair.org/2024-Exhibitor-List Tue, 29 Apr 2025 05:30:34 +0000 Singapore Art Book Fair https://singaporeartbookfair.org/2024-Exhibitor-List EXHIBITOR LIST C01&nbsp; &nbsp; Basheer Graphic Books [SG]BASHEER GRAPHIC BOOKS is a specialized bookstore for design books and magazines related to Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Design, Graphic Design, Animation, Product Design, Fashion Design, Art &amp; Craft, Typography, and Photography. C02&nbsp; &nbsp; Hoxton Mini Press | GOST | SendPoints [UK &amp; HK]SendPoints is a publisher and leading distributor of art and design books. Hoxton Mini Press is an indie publisher from East London and their goal is to bring art and photography to a wider audience. GOST is an independent visual arts and photography publisher based in London. C03&nbsp; &nbsp; Feelers [SG] Feelers is a research lab focused on the intersections of art and technology. Their projects are invitations to think critically and empathetically about our world; and to build a community that learns and works together. Feelers is a bid for another world to come into being. Glimpses of it are found in how they sustain themselves, how they choose to listen instead of turn away, and how they question paradigms of acceleration and extraction. C04&nbsp; &nbsp; SWELL&nbsp;x&nbsp;Faction Press [SG]SWELL is a graphic design studio focused on delivering works in the printed matter format, namely from the arts and culture sector. The studio has a 12 year history of working with artists, writers, private galleries as well as institutions in producing publications and helping independent bodies produce books. This year, SWELL is joined by their collaborator Faction Press, an independent non-fiction micropress dedicated to bringing stories from Southeast Asia to the world. Founded in 2020, Faction Press seeks to bring together voices and narratives that shape our region and its diasporas. C05&nbsp; &nbsp;Further Reading | RJ Paper [ID/SG]Further Reading is an independent multi-format publishing platform with a production and distribution unit. They seek to engage in discourse within design practices by exploring the wider contexts through various programmed experiences, such as online publication, printed periodicals, pop-ups, and workshops on topics relevant to/within Indonesia, Southeast Asia, as well as globally. / RJ Paper has been the trusted partner for thousands of designers, creators, artists and makers since 1987. For decades, their personal touch to customers and attention to materiality have positioned them right at the heart of creative communities and their projects. B06&nbsp; &nbsp; TEAM COOK [SG]Team Cook is a creative duo of Gian Jonathan and Astri Nursalim. The couple is working in advertising by day, but cooking things by night. Come hungry! On the menu there will be new books, random decoration objects, and many other unnecessary things! B07&nbsp; &nbsp; Aaah House [SG]Aaah is a nomadic creative practice helmed by Ryan Len and Ella Zheng, where pleasures carry no guilt and ideas aren’t talked down to. B08&nbsp; &nbsp; The Slow Press [SG]The Slow Press (est. 2021) is an independent food magazine based in Singapore that is fixated on the rich stories behind what we eat. Through longform journalism, design, illustration, and photography, the magazine seeks to bring Singapore’s vibrant food heritage to the foreground in an introspective, yet quirky and fun way. They hope to shed light on the ways of looking at food to help you truly appreciate the goodness that goes into your stomach. B09&nbsp; &nbsp; LOST&nbsp;[SG]LOST is a magazine about self-discovery through travel. It is a magazine that features real stories, personal reflections and epiphanies from people around the world. It believes that travel isn’t about fancy hotels or tourist destinations, but about immersing oneself in someplace entirely foreign to feel extremely uncomfortable so that one can learn from it. It believes that travel is a state of mind. B10&nbsp; &nbsp;In Plain Words&nbsp;[SG]In Plain Words is a Singapore-based editorial studio that examines everyday life through food and design. B11&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;ALL-BOOK-S [SG]Inspiring print, empowering authors and creatives, sharing stories, spreading books worldwide — ALL-BOOK-S is an exclusive online bookshop by Allegro Print, offering a curated collection of books printed by them. Their selection features unique publications from independent publishers, artists, and designers, primarily in Singapore, often hard to find in mainstream bookstores. B12&nbsp; &nbsp; OFFCUT [SG]For every printed matter that is created, remnants from their make are inevitably left behind. OFFCUT was created to re-purpose these remnant papers into refreshed stationery, turning "waste material" into sustainable goods for everyday use. This is an initiative by Allegro Print to reduce paper waste and repurpose waste paper from our their print production process. They also utilize excess space within print jobs to minimise offcuts, allowing them to create their unique stationery designs. B13&nbsp; &nbsp; Grey Projects/ Valiz [SG/NL]Grey Projects (est. 2008) is a library, a residency apartment, a studio, and two galleries. Out of these spaces they generate curatorial and exchange activities. They make books, exhibitions, talks, residencies, reading groups, and workshops. Grey Projects is interested in new design practices, writing, curatorial research, and art propositions. / Valiz is an independent international publisher on contemporary art, theory, critique, design and urban affairs. Their books offer critical reflection, interdisciplinary inspiration, and often establish a connection between cultural disciplines and socio-political questions. Apart from publishing, Valiz organizes lectures, debates and other cultural projects in which certain topics in contemporary art are explored. C14&nbsp; &nbsp; National Gallery Singapore and Singapore Art Museum [SG]National Gallery Singapore is a visual arts institution which oversees the largest public collection of modern Singapore and Southeast Asian art. The Gallery publishes books on the visual arts of Singapore and Southeast Asia. Its core genres include exhibition catalogues, Southeast Asian art research, general titles and children’s books. / Singapore Art Museum has built one of the world’s most important public collections of Southeast Asian contemporary artworks, with a growing component in international contemporary art. Publishing on contemporary Southeast Asian art-making and art-thinking, the SAM imprint comprises exhibition catalogues, artist monographs, research publications and general titles. C15&nbsp; &nbsp; Centre for Contemporary Art Singapore&nbsp;[SG]NTU Centre for Contemporary Art Singapore (NTU CCA Singapore) was founded as a national research centre. From 2013-21, NTU CCA engaged in knowledge production and dissemination through its threefold constellation of exhibitions, residencies, and research and academic education. Since closing its exhibition hall in 2021, NTU CCA Singapore has continued to serve as a space for critical discourse, encouraging new ways of thinking about Spaces of the Curatorial in Southeast Asia and beyond. Located within Singapore’s Gillman Barracks visual arts precinct, the Centre engages various audiences through its dynamic public programmes including lectures, workshops, open studios, film screenings, exhibitions, and stagings. C16&nbsp; &nbsp; NUS PRESS&nbsp;[SG]NUS Press publishes academic books and journals, art books, and high quality general non-fiction in the social science and humanities disciplines. They are particularly attentive to the priorities of writers and readers concerned with Singapore and Southeast Asia. NUS Press is highly competitive for book prizes in Asian Studies, discipline-based prizes, and local Singaporean book awards. B17&nbsp; &nbsp; Street Report [SG]Street Report is an ongoing project of accounts describing in detail situations or events on the street, usually from the result of observation and inquiry by a Street Reporter. Street Report reviews local and human-scale realities. B18&nbsp; &nbsp; INFINITIF [BE]INFINITIF is a Brussels based artists' book publisher that functions as a platform for creating, publishing and distributing artist publications. INFINITIF was founded in 2021 by Jelle Martens and Tim Bruggeman. B19&nbsp; &nbsp; Catherine Hu + Roxanne Tingyi Wang [SG &amp; CN]Catherine Hu is an artist working primarily in sculpture and print media. Roxanne Tingyi Wang is an artist who works primarily in painting, print-making, design and self-published artist’s books. B20&nbsp; &nbsp;Nung-Hsin Hu [TW]Nung-Hsin Hu (胡農欣) is a Taiwanese interdisciplinary artist who interweaves time-based media, installation, performance, and artist’s books in her practice. Her work intends to reveal the invisible status, articulate the unconsciousness, and perform the vulnerability through a poetic and whimsical approach. Her current projects utilize analog film as the main medium, applying light-sensitive, nostalgic, and ephemeral features to address a sense of loss and touch on the subjects of time, memory, and mortality. Hu has also participated in various residencies including Arctic Circle Residency Program in Svalbard, the SÍM residency in Iceland, and the 18th Street Arts Center in Los Angeles. B21&nbsp; &nbsp; 1 and Half Atelier [CN]1 and Half Atelier is a full-service design studio offering multidisciplinary services, including bookbinding and graphic design, from initial concept to final production. The studio was founded in 2016 by co-founders Zhong Yu and Bai Kui, who operate under the brand name "After Intermission" when collaborating on design projects. They believe there should be no predetermined boundaries and take an integrated approach to their work. This philosophy empowers them to fluidly adapt to various roles—whether as designers, editors, or bookbinders—seamlessly dismantling the barriers between art and technique. B22&nbsp; &nbsp; cuspdot 卡斯普多特 [CN]cuspdot is a non-profit space in Hangzhou, China that organizes exhibitions, workshops, and other activities. C23&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;dmp editions [TW]dmp editions is a publishing label that involves a multidisciplinary approach to publishing, content editing, art direction and all things related to book-making. They work with artists, photographers, editors, and curators to develop an alternative perspective of the world portrayed through the pages of a book. B25&nbsp; &nbsp; commune&nbsp;[JP]commune is a gallery and bookshop founded in Tokyo in 2009. In 2013, the shop established their own independent press, “commune Press” to further their founding mission to introduce great and promising artists to as many people as possible all around the world.C26&nbsp; &nbsp; Temporary Press [SG]Temporary Press publishes books around design that are not necessarily considered design and relies on improvised and economical design and production methods, often with a black-only Risograph and simple tools. Based in Singapore since 2018, Temporary Press is run by design studio gideon-jamie and distributed internationally by Idea Books. C27&nbsp; &nbsp; The Institute of Critical Zoologists [SG]The Institute of Critical Zoologists is an organisation founded by Robert Zhao Renhui. Robert Zhao is an interdisciplinary artist who explores the complex and co-mingled relationships between nature and culture. Working in installation, photography, video and sculpture, Zhao is interested in the multifarious beings and objects that constitute the living world, and whose experiences and knowledge enrich our collective existence. C28&nbsp; &nbsp; Atelier HOKO [SG]Atelier HOKO (2002) is an independent research lab that focuses on the study of the growing disengagement between people, things and space. The atelier hopes to cultivate in people, an open-ness and ability to un-know, bringing about a heightened curiosity towards all phenomena by taking a fresh look at reality. Founded by Alvin Ho and Clara Koh. C29&nbsp; &nbsp; Printed Matter, Inc. [US]Printed Matter, Inc. is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1976 by artists and art workers with the mission to foster the distribution, understanding, and appreciation of artists' books and related artists' publications. Through the NY and LA Art Book Fairs, two storefronts, an online catalog, and other distribution channels, Printed Matter circulates more than 45,000 publications annually on behalf of artists and independent publishers. Printed Matter also offers comprehensive free public programming, online resources, and educational initiatives for the medium. B30&nbsp; &nbsp;art book in China &amp; DREAMER FTY&nbsp;[CN]Founded in 2015, abC is dedicated to promoting local artists’ books and independent publications in China as well as introducing excellent global publishers and institutions to establish a profound multilateral dialogue. As the most professional exhibition of artist’s books and expo of independent publications, abC Art Book Fair takes place in Beijing and Shanghai respectively. It has been developing a distinct influence in the fields of contemporary art, design, and publishing, welcoming thousands of publishers, media platforms, and visitors around the world. DREAMER FTY was founded in 2007. Publishing book as projects and collaborate with artists. Currently, DREAMER FTY acts as the independent publishing project of art book in China. C31&nbsp; &nbsp;Hothouse &amp; Progressive Disintegrations [SG]Founded in 2020, Hothouse is a creative exchange platform shared by INTER–MISSION, Currency, and formAxioms. The collective fosters encounters that strengthen critical and longform creative practices, embracing speculation, excess, and ambiguity as part of its creative exchange with artists, creatives, businesses, and audiences. Today, Hothouse focuses on technological transdisciplinary work through its Internal Projects series, public programmes, and publications. Progressive Disintegrations is a collaborative group project that began in early 2020 out of the need to create a format that provides a space to exchange creative and artistic practices between Chua Chye Teck, Marc Gloede, Hilmi Johandi and Wei Leng Tay. The project aimed to open normally individual artistic and curatorial practices up to those of others, creating situations to explore and expand the participants’ notions of their own practices. B32&nbsp; &nbsp; Studio150 [TH]STUDIO150 is a Bangkok-based design studio that leverages graphic design as a core tool across all mediums, specializing in information interpretation, design research, and data visualization. Founded by Piyakorn Chaiverapundech and Pat Laddaphan, the studio bridges graphic design with contemporary art, focusing on observation, multidisciplinary research, curation, and storytelling. Their work transforms contemporary data and objects into diverse projects, including publications, exhibitions, and commissioned works. STUDIO150 co-founded the BANGKOK ART BOOK FAIR in 2017 and participated in Momentum 12, the 12th Nordic Biennale for Contemporary Art.C33&nbsp; &nbsp; Copyright/Reserved [ID]COPYRIGHT/ RESERVED Extensive Publishing is part of COPYRIGHT/ RESERVED, an experimental design studio based in Indonesia specializing in a diverse range of creative solutions and deliverables, the studio was established in 2018 and operates as a studio-based creative business committed to delivering editorial-quality branding and design. The Copyright/ Reserved Extensive Object and Publishing bureau was inspired by the extraordinary results of interdisciplinary collisions. In this bureau, they aim to explore the interpretation of "book" and "object" as a medium—an intervening substance, like air, through which a force acts or an effect is produced. B34&nbsp; &nbsp; KULTRATED [SG]A curator of chaos, a guardian of the underground's precious relics where shelves are a filled with riot colours and creativity. Each zine's a unique artifact, a snapshot of someone's unbridled imagination, a middle finger to the mainstream's stifling grip, a connoisseur of the unconventional, and a champion of the unapologetic. They find solace in the beauty of the lawless and the allure of the unknown beckons like a siren's call. B35 &nbsp;&nbsp; TRI.PAR.TITE [SG]TRI.PAR.TITE also known as T.P.T is a design collective showcasing local works. They do prints, zines, shirts and nicknacks. They are a three men team that explores youth culture and design. They try our best to showcase external works from their friends in every physical booth we exist in.&nbsp; C36&nbsp; &nbsp;Grafis Nusantara&nbsp;[ID]Grafis Nusantara is a platform dedicated to archiving vintage Indonesian labels and stickers – presenting the archipelago’s lavish visuals and their significance as knowledge and reference materials. B37&nbsp; &nbsp; Binatang Press [ID]Binatang Press! is Jakarta-based small-scale independent publisher. They represent non-mainstream collaborators and bring them to a wider audience. They tell stories of what subculture is like in Indonesia, working mostly with independent creative communities around them. C38&nbsp; &nbsp; Knuckles &amp; Notch&nbsp;[SG]Knuckles &amp; Notch is a creative studio and Risograph press known for their manically colourful and often bizarre aesthetic. Their productions aim to reflect the fantastical in everyday life and reinterpret the mundane through its brand of morbid humour. Their love for art-making is rooted in the inimitable charm of the analogue medium. It believes in the unique quality of the hands-on process, where idiosyncrasies foster greater relatability between creators and their audience. In that spirit, it persists in creating art through analogue means while continually exploring innovative ways to harmonise traditional mediums with our ever-changing contemporary landscape. C39&nbsp; &nbsp; Monster Workshop [CN]Founded in Beijing in 2018, Monster Workshop is an indie art and graphic design studio with Letterpress and Risograph Printing. They aspire to MAKE GOOD THINGS HAPPEN and carry good things through to the end. C40&nbsp; &nbsp; #girlswholift [SG]Presenting #girlswholift. A creative collective of Illustrator, Designer &amp; Visual Artist, HAFI (@hahahafi) &amp; Illustrator &amp; Tattoo Artist, Bee(@almostasthma). Both HAFI &amp; Bee have had years of experience manoeuvring through the creative industry with touch points in multi-disciplinary work that is deeply rooted in illustration and imaginative fun. #girlswholift is an ode to their creative practice, balancing work and life; and making sense of their present world. B41&nbsp; &nbsp; HOMOCATS&nbsp;[US]HOMOCATS were created by Brooklyn artist J. Morrison in 2010, with a zine entitled "Fight the Power". HOMOCATS is a annual zine and visual art project that connects the modern popularity of the feline with social politics. We create a line of screenprinted apparel, and publish zines, artist books, and prints. We aim to fight phobias, propose equal rights, combat cultural stereotypes, question social norms, resist Trumpism, and to make the world a better place. C42&nbsp; &nbsp; 0rbit&nbsp;[SG]0rbit is, above all, multidisciplinary and FLINTA focused. They're a circuit that seeks to set in motion the exploration of different artforms; for alternative perspectives to come together within a communal ecosystem where creatives thrive and imagine beyond limits. From zines, to art, to raves, to performances, to mutual aid and more. B43&nbsp; &nbsp; x_x [AR]x_x is the excuse to meet and exchange learning, travel, anecdotes and adventures among friends. It is a small publishing house that has its own riso and screen printing workshop, although due to its itinerant and unstable nature, it also works a lot in borrowed workshops, spaces for friends and reconfigured corners of hostels, borrowed houses, bars or squares. The idea is to tell in a fanciful, colorful and somewhat lying way our passage through this sick and sad world. C44&nbsp; &nbsp; ODD ONE OUT [HK]ODD ONE OUT is the first gallery in Hong Kong dedicated to illustration, graphic arts &amp; printmaking situated in the Hong Kong. Opened in 2012, they have been exhibiting printmakers and illustrators around the world. Since 2014, they have started editioning and publishing limited edition art prints and artist books by local artists who have not traditionally worked in printmaking medium. B45&nbsp; &nbsp; KALEIDOSCOPE [KR]KALEIDOSCOPE is committed to providing a work-sharing platform for domestic and foreign art creators, and uniting artists to create unlimited possibilities for composite art spaces. C46&nbsp; &nbsp; Tara Books [IN]Tara Books is a collective of writers, artists and designers, based in Chennai, South India. Known for richly illustrated books, the collective offers a unique list that includes titles in children’s literature, photography, graphic novels, art and art education. C47&nbsp; &nbsp; REDFOXPRESS &amp; ANTIC-HAM [IE]Redfoxpress is run by Francis Van Maele and Antic-Ham in Achill island, Ireland. In their silkscreen studio on the edge of Atlantic Ocean they work intensively in collaboration, publishing artist’s books and screen printed editions. Redfoxpress publishes an ongoing collection named “C’est mon dada” with works of visual poetry and Fluxus, with 202 titles so far. B48&nbsp; &nbsp; Nadiia Zhelieznova [UAE]Nadiia Zhelieznova is an artist and an illustrator based in Abu Dhabi. She works with analog and digital mediums, make graphics, zines, books, and sculptures. Fairy tales and humor are her sources of inspiration. She pays a special interest to shaping, textures, and naivety in order to explore the line between ugly and beautiful, between serious and funny. B49&nbsp; &nbsp; yoon.miwon [KR]Yoon Miwon creates animations, drawings, and self-published books from the images we repeatedly see in our daily lives. Suffering from this overabundance yet still being allured by it, Yoon Miwon contemplates and works on this thin border. B50&nbsp; &nbsp; FancyToi [CN]Toi(馬 小萌) is an artist and illustrator. In 2019, she began to explore a personal style and is now working on the "FancyToi" series. Her work consists of paintings, animations, and artist books. She is curious about the thickness of time and the shuttle state of space, and in her work, frames and frames burst into infinite possibilities in the gap of time. B51&nbsp; &nbsp; Bird Pit [KR]Bird Pit is an artist and self publisher that lives and works in Seoul. He humorously and satirically depicts various scenes of daily.B52&nbsp; &nbsp; Corners [KR]Founded in 2012, Corners provides graphic design services for publications/prints, digital images, websites, exhibition graphics, and signage. It also curates exhibitions, makes merchandise, and creates research-based publications. Corners runs a printing and publishing house that specializes in risograph printing presses and collaborates with friends and other creatives. B53&nbsp; &nbsp; Aperture Brought Me Here [TH]Aperture Brought Me Here is a self-motivated enterprise that investigates the relationship between photographic narrative and its conceptual documentary. It is a visual experiment with an attempt to take photography beyond itself, and use communication design to convey the intended narrative through the craft of publication design. The scope of work revolves around a prospect of how a book could interact with the readers through a series of photographs without an influence of words.A54&nbsp; &nbsp; The Sandwich Club [UK/HK]The Sandwich Club is a bookmaking studio/artist book publisher/risograph press. Based in London, the studio collaborates with and publish works for artists of different fields to share stories, visuals, and cultures across the world. The Sandwich Club also focuses on risograph printing and bookbinding, and all books are handbound and printed in-house. A55&nbsp; &nbsp; ASIAN_FOOD_DESIGN [JP]ASIAN_FOOD_DESIGN is a project initiated by graphic designer and illustrator Takako Masuki, focusing on Asian cuisine. It involves the creation of zines and paintings, other products using the risograph printing technique. Asian Food Travel won first place in the design category at the 2021 Gourmand World Cookbook Awards. C56&nbsp; &nbsp; NEUTRAL COLORS / PLANKTON [JP]NEUTRAL COLORS is an independent publisher, it is also the name of the magazine it publishes, as well as the name of the bookbinding company. The three are organically connected. The publishing style of NEUTRAL COLORS is to have a small group of people getting together to handle everything from printing, and binding to distribution. The aim is to create an economically sustainable medium-scale publishing company that is somewhere between mass commercial printing and small-volume independent printing. B57&nbsp; &nbsp; TOKYO ART BOOK FAIR [JP]TOKYO ART BOOK FAIR started in 2009; the first book fair in Japan to specialize in art publications. Held annually, it gathers independent publishers, gallery presses, bookshops as well as individual artists and groups. The fair has seen constant growth in its scale and content over the years, and the event now gathers more than 350 participants from Japan and abroad and attracts more than 20,000 visitors every year. At the fair, visitors can communicate with and buy publications directly from hundreds of publishers and artists who create unique and innovative art publications; they can also enjoy various events including special exhibitions, talks/panel discussions and film screenings. As the biggest of its kind in Asia, TOKYO ART BOOK FAIR aims to champion and lead art publishing culture in the region, and create the ideal opportunity for visitors to experience the ever evolving, vibrant arena of arts publishing. B58&nbsp; &nbsp; Aprilsnow Press [KR]Aprilsnow Press initiated the publication of photobooks in 2013. Since then, the press has planned and published 24 photobooks. The press is helmed by design writer Kay Jun and book designer Jeong Jae-wan. With an aspiration that photobooks can serve as a gateway for young photographers, the dissemination of inexpensive yet high-quality photo book culture, and the interrogation of photographic chauvinism have become the motto of photobook publishing. Through their publishing activities, Kay Jun and Jeong Jaewan endeavor to stimulate critical reflection on the intersection between photography and the book. B59&nbsp; &nbsp; Through The Roof + trisected [SG]Through The Roof is a platform where we hope to encourage young creatives in their creative careers. They organise collaborative zine groups comprising of students, fresh graduates, and working professionals within the Singaporean creative industry. They also aim to create more avenues for creative expression for younger creatives learning how to finesse their craft more. / Trisected is the creative expressions of Joel Choong - through watercolour sketches, graphic design, and other forms of creative inspiration. Joel turns 35 this year, and the theme running through his creative work is "Losing My Youth", as youth are aged from 18-35. C60&nbsp; &nbsp; BLUE PAGES ▶︎ NOTE Artbook project [JP]BLUE PAGES ▶︎ NOTE Artbook project is a publishing project that presents "conceptual art books, each with a unique story" in Japan and internationally. In addition to selling art books, they offer workshops where participants can learn the entire process of creating art books, from mini books to more advanced productions. The project not only provides educational aspects of art book creation but also offers opportunities for cultural exchange, fulfilling a socially meaningful role. C61 &nbsp;&nbsp; Jom [SG]Jom is a weekly digital magazine covering arts, culture, politics, business, technology and more in Singapore. Though the initial focus will be on long-form writing and photography, Jom is committed to a diversity of formats, from short-form video to audio podcasts. B62&nbsp; &nbsp;applause [JP][applause] is the publishing label by the design studio 'ampersands'. They noticed that movies, concerts, and plays are applauded after the show, but great books don't get applause. The concept of the book is not to be applauded, but to send out a book that makes you want to give a small round of applause in your heart. C63&nbsp; &nbsp; BOOK AND SONS [JP]BOOK AND SONS are a specialist art and photo bookshop based in Tokyo and a distributor of Japanese art and photo books to the world. The bookshop aims to share feelings and knowledge about Japanese culture through Japanese art books. B64&nbsp; &nbsp;Tall Poppy Press [AU]Tall Poppy Press is an Australia-based publisher of photography books, workshops and merch with an aim to publish excellent Australian photography, or collaborations between Australian and non-Australian artists and bring these to the rest of the world. Tall Poppy believes in emerging artists, financially fair models of publishing and making books somewhere between a coffee table tome and a zine. They like imperfection, texture and things that are delightful and joyful. Founded in 2021, TPP is run by Matt Dunne and Morganna Magee. C65&nbsp; &nbsp; Hopper&amp;Fuchs [BE]HOPPER&amp;FUCHS is an independent publishing house based in Antwerp, Belgium. HOPPER&amp;FUCHS started in December 2019 with the publication ‘For my Mother’ by Ren Hang, placing H&amp;F on the art book publishing map. Since then, HOPPER&amp;FUCHS have been creating a dynamic and high-quality portfolio of art books and photobooks. All books are printed by publisher Bruno Devos in Belgium. Bruno Devos has been working in the publishing and printing world for over thirty years and uses his expertise and knowledge to guide artists in creating one of the greatest objects in the world, an art book. B66&nbsp; &nbsp; Perimeter Editions [AU]Perimeter Editions is the award-winning publishing imprint of Melbourne-based bookstore Perimeter Books and distribution house Perimeter Distribution. Releasing its first publication in 2012, Perimeter Editions’ focus rests on publishing autonomous books in close collaboration with photographers, artists, curators and writers. Its publications exhibit a criticality and sensitivity to content and form. C67&nbsp; &nbsp;SUPER LABO [JP]SUPER LABO is a Tokyo-based publisher specializing in photo books. Founded in 2009 by Yasunori Hoki in Tokyo, SUPER LABO walks the line between art and culture (fashion &amp; subculture) by expanding its own interpretation of art photography. Their projects involve various types of photographers who are energetically active in the world. C68&nbsp; &nbsp; THEBOOKSHOW [SG]THEBOOKSHOW is a platform for artists to showcase self-published art books in exhibitions and art festivals. It connects the arts community through showcases and activities centring the art book and its presentation, moving away from the conventional form and bringing upon renewed perspectives of the medium. A69&nbsp; &nbsp; Rambutan [SG]Rambutan is a tropical bunch of sweet friends coming together to produce produce produce thoughtful things amidst this world of steel and smog. A70&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;A Zine Thing [With Friends] - by ThinkSide [SG]ThinkSide is a freshly bloomed independent zine label based in and out of Singapore. A zine thing with friends — a gathering of 10 invisible threads strung and tied to 1, will be showcasing a series of zines and publications at SGABF this 2024. A71&nbsp; &nbsp; PPIPPIPRESS [SG]PPIPPIPRESS is a press or lack thereof started by Bryan and Jamie who are nobodies but are really interested in pretty and interesting books, so they make books that are hopefully pretty interesting. Also, they dream of owning a risoprinter. D72&nbsp; &nbsp; Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts [SG]Established in 1938, the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) is Singapore's leading arts institution, known for its rigorous academic programmes, innovative teaching methods, and strong community engagement. Now a part of the University of the Arts Singapore (UAS), NAFA welcomes its inaugural intake in August 2024. The Faculty of Art &amp; Design at NAFA fosters students' exploration of their artistic identities. Its dynamic, practice-oriented curriculum sparks creativity, enhances problem-solving skills, and refines technical expertise through hands-on studio work, industry partnerships, and real-world internships. Interdisciplinary learning deepens critical thinking, preparing graduates for success in a wide range of future-focused careers. A73&nbsp; &nbsp; Masala Noir&nbsp;[FR]Masala Noir is an independent publishing house focused on visual archives related to design aesthetics and cultural movements of the 20th century. They compile captivating images on various themes, providing readers a unique glimpse into the aesthetics that have shaped the past century, providing a rich source of inspiration for design enthusiasts, historians, and those interested in exploring the tapestry of human creativity. A74&nbsp; &nbsp; DEADWOODS [CN]DEADWOODS is a self-publishing project launched by visual designers and content creators mainly from Asia. Books are the soul of dead woods, that's where the name comes from. Our works discuss public topics to private experiences based on paper, and explore the possibilities of mixed media. A75&nbsp; &nbsp; Variegated [SG]Variegated is a Singapore-based collective keen on producing books, publications, and objects rooted in design, research, and learning. Taking cues from the foliar variegation of plants, the members work across multiple disciplines with collaborators from diverse backgrounds to make each project a unique, surprising endeavour. A76&nbsp; &nbsp; Holycrap.sg [SG]RUBBISH FAMZINE (family zine) is an award winning annual
editorial project by art collective Holycrap.sg. This family of 4 consisting of Claire, the 50 yr old mom, Renn, the 21 yr old son, Aira, the 18 yr old daughter &amp; Pann, the 51 yr old dad believes that expression is a form of art. This is their platform for bizarre discussions &amp; curious experiments in an attempt to compile all sorts of strange &amp; not so strange absurdities
that interest them as a family. A77&nbsp; &nbsp; SHUIWONG [HK/SG]Shuilam Wong, or simply Shui, is a wandering visual artist who grew up in Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, China and the UK. She creates zines, illustrations, and animations using a graphic, reportage style. Often sketching on location at various places, she uses live drawing to capture and record people. From portraits of musicians and dancers to comics featuring animals in therapy, her self published works are a vibrant documentation of life and dreams.A78&nbsp; &nbsp; Funky Zine Forest [CN]Funky Zine Forest is a temp zine group made up of 4res and Handowin. 4res is a graphic designer from Hong Kong. Handowin HE is an award-winning author-illustrator based in NYC/Shanghai. Through Handowin’s visualized stories, an incomparable world outlook could be recognized. 4res’ unique viewpoint and critical thinking differentiate him from others. Their cooperation will definitely spur sparks.A79&nbsp; &nbsp; Made By Beverley [SG]Beverley Ng is an artist working with collage and illustration. She occasionally runs zine workshops and writes a newsletter, with the aims of helping others rediscover the joys of connection through visual art and printed matter. A80&nbsp; &nbsp;Tico books [KR]Tico books is an independent art book publisher created by graphic designer Hyoju Jung and artist Yiyoung Song who deals with painting and photography. Tico books creates publications that tell the stories of artists with various identities. By collaborating with artists, we want to become a bird whistle that fully preserves and conveys the essence of their work and visual culture.A81&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;林家夯 Lin Jaihang [TW]林家夯 Lin Jaihang is a Kaohsiung native who graduated from National Taiwan University of Arts, and is now a graphic designer, living in Taipei. Claiming to be “an ambiguous style photographer", from the perspective of a gay man, he documents an intimate and loving relationship with a male partner in a private rental. A82 &nbsp;NOTHINGISREAL&nbsp;[KR]NOTHINGISREAL, an artist-run space in Seoul, Korea, was established in 2021, originating from the simple idea of sharing a portion of an artist's studio to create an exhibition space for fellow artists. NOTHINGISREAL is committed to showcasing artists who have exhibited in the space by actively participating in book fairs to engage with broader audiences and foster artistic connections. In June 2024, NOTHINGISREAL expanded and relocated from Buam-dong to Hyehwa-dong, Seoul, allowing greater access to the community.A83&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;dienacht Publishing [DE]dienacht Publishing is an independent photo-book publisher with the aim to showcase carefully selected photographers through a limited circulation of unique, beautifully produced and highly collectible books.A84&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Editions JOJO [IN]Editions JOJO is a publishing imprint, photobook library and artist led platform for photography operating out of Mumbai, India. A85&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;ampulets [SG]ampulets was founded as a commercial design studio in 2006 by James Teo. Today, Yvonne Tham runs ampulets solely for independent and collaborative art and design projects that throw the spotlight on Singapore’s creatives. Small-batch art books are its current obsession. A86&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;backbonebooks &amp; Oscar Salguero [DE/MX]Claudia de la Torre founded Berlin-based backbonebooks in 2011 as an extension of her artistic practice serving as a platform for publishing and conceptualising artists’ books. Through a processual, conceptual and collaborative approach she aims to open new perspectives into what a book can be. Oscar Salguero is an independent curator, researcher, and archivist based in Brooklyn. In 2021 at Center for Book Arts, NY, he curated Interspecies Futures [IF], a survey of artists' books exploring the intersection of speculative fiction and new interspecies possibilities. Salguero founded Interspecies Library in 2019, the first archive of artists’ books exploring various subjects of interspecies research such as animal communication, plant intelligence, microbial cultures, queer ecology, animism, bioart, etc. A87&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Set Margins' publications [NL]Creatively applying the cultural politics of content, form, and style whilst critically dissecting these to spark literacy, Set Margins’ Publications enforces the voices of marginalized cultural agendas. As a support structure, a platform for production, a network and publisher, Set Margins’ frames current impulses with particular focus for communication, forms of cooperation, and involved politics.A88&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;te editions [CN/US]te editions is an independent publishing house based in New York and Beijing that explores the intersection of the arts and humanities. te editions examine the historical and contemporary social landscape through a diversified and microscopic lens, focusing on how the cultures encounter, collapse and transform each other within the global cultural flow. Driven by "curatorial thinking on paper" in our editorial approach, the publishing house hopes to stimulate new discussions informed by a genuinely interdisciplinary perspective.A89&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;CAOZHE &amp; KALMOND [CN]KALMOND &amp; CAOZHE employ their mutual passion for books and publications to envision a realm where reality and truth harmoniously converge. Drawing inspiration from philosophy, CAOZHE’s artistic endeavors center around conceptual communication, forging an unconventional trajectory within the realm of illustration. Meanwhile, KALMOND’s works delves into the profound interplay between time, space, materiality, and symbolism, harnessing the power of digital media and video as the primary means of creative expression.A90&nbsp; &nbsp;Bluetaped [SG]Bluetaped showcases the works of three Singaporean designers, Eng Geng, Isaac and Choon Wee, each contributing works surrounding the theme of building conservation in Singapore through unique book publications. Isaac's publication captures conservation through photography, documenting the exploration of Pearl Bank Apartments and Golden Mile Complex. Choon Wee's work conserves the memories and ephemeral qualities of buildings through scent, Eng Geng's publication encourages the process of upcycling furniture from these homes, transforming them into handcrafted mementos. Together, they have united their efforts to offer alternative perspectives on conserving en bloc buildings in Singapore. A91&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Do Not Design [SG]Driven by a constant curiosity of our surroundings and human behaviours and the ever-changing world, Do Not Design is in a continuous development to imagine, create emotionally-driven work. Part branding consultancy, part marketing agency, part thought-services, the studio harnesses the art of growth hack and creative strategy to solve business problems, and transform brands from great to extraordinary. Do Not Design also design and publish books. For the past decade, they have published Dear, Assembled: Portrait of a Space, Architecture and the Architect, worked with John Clang, Juliana Tan, Kathy Anne Lim, DECK, National Museum of Singapore, National Gallery Singapore. A92&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;narrativeforms. [SG]narrativeforms is a multi-disciplinary studio for passions, curating a selection of lifestyle and object-based works, through an experiential brand approach. Narrating stories behind each unique form, the brand's growing repository aims to heighten the experience and emotional fulfilment for its patrons. Curated by Shawn Lee, narrativeforms is a collection of passions and experimentations exploring art and design, in conjunction with his architectural background.A93&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Suburbia Projects [MY]Suburbia Projects is an architecture books retailer and publisher based out in the suburbs of Petaling Jaya. Founded in 2020 by Ashran Bahari and Naadiya Hani, Suburbia Projects aims to fill the gaps in critical and meaningful publications in architecture with a strong focus on virtues and values over aesthetics. A94&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Now &amp; Again [SG]Now &amp; Again is an independent magazine that explores the potential for new ideas in the fleeting moments of our day-to-day lives. Each edition reflects on the many ways of interpreting a simple theme through a mix of individual projects and collaborations, reflecting our diverse personal perspectives. It's a platform for collaboration, creative discussion, and pushing the boundaries of what we know.A95&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;ArtReview [UK]Founded in 1949, ArtReview is one of the world’s leading international contemporary art magazines, dedicated to expanding contemporary art’s audience and reach, and tracing the ways it interacts with culture in general. Aimed at both a specialist and a general audience, the magazine and its sister publications, ArtReview Asia (launched in 2013) and a quarterly Chinese edition of ArtReview (published in partnership with Yishu Shijie and launched in 2022), feature a mixture of criticism, reviews, commentary and analysis alongside commissioned artist projects, guides and special supplements.A96&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Other People's Books [SG]Other People's Books is a growing archive and collection of books produced by Ryan Lim Zi Yi, Kimberly Wee, Mingli Seet and Lu Yixin. The collection of titles features records of scrutinised, absurd, radicalised observations and documentations that capture the unspectacular of everyday life. Other People's Books has assembled the first set of books about a group of software engineers discussing mathematical accuracies; individuals lost at sea since the 1970s; an old friend who frequently took smoke breaks; and the gradual lapses in memory from a cherished trip to Japan. A97&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Right, there is nothing. / sesamespace [JP]“Right, there is nothing.” is the publishing label of artist duo “sesamespace” who create collages, photographs, installations and editor Yumi Ashida. The label curates exhibitions of contemporary art, showcasing the works of various groups or creators. This year, the artist duo is working as “Right, there is nothing. / sesamespace”, focusing on publishing art books and participating in art book fairs around the world.D98&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;COCKEYE [SG]Sought under the loose banner of irreverent experimental project COCKEYE, this iteration comprises artists, filmmakers, office workers, and a stickman, from Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong, Austria, Italy, and Mexico, bringing forth their zines, comics, and crafts with a sincere heart and an earnest attitude. Our specially designed booth invites patrons with non-discerning palates to dine in our no-Michelin-star establishment offering naïve literature and creations by ants chua, Bruno Ruiz, Chong Lingying, Hazel Koh, Lam Li Shuen and Mark Chua, Leo Cheng, Mike Chang, Pong, Rika Kojima, Tricia Lim, txting, Sophia Derweduwen, Viknesh Kobinathan, Yasmin Bernart, and The Yang One. Come hungry. ARTIST SUPPORT TABLE The Artist Support Table is a financial support scheme that offers independent artists and student-run collectives a booth at a lower fee with the aim of cultivating an accessible environment for the artbook as a medium. AST99&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Fruitcart [SG]Fruitcart is your everyday street vendor of simple, vibrant joys. Presenting a vibrant collection of crafts and books in a range of mediums and styles, we strive to make physical design and art more sweet and authentic for all! As fresh as a ripe piece of fruit, picked just for you.AST100&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Ornate Gesture [AU]Ornate Gesture is the small-press practice of Australian-based designer Ed Hubber. The imprint self-publishes zines and books that explore big ideas in small ways and take a cheeky look at design culture. They also share publications from emerging makers through Ornate Other – where a community of care through small-press is being built. Recent publications have explored the rental crisis through monopoly, giddiness of friendship through vintage cake images, and the recycling of symbols in visual culture by documenting a large collection of lobster artefacts. AST101&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;EXTRA CREDIT [US/KR]Extra Credit is an ongoing series of instructional books and zines by Jean Y. Kim. EC editions are explorations of book making, creative coding and RISO printing processes. Each zine plays with pedagogical formats and design to share unique and bright artifacts for readers to enjoy and learn something new. AST102&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;PEER [SG]PEER is a collective of zine makers hailing from various backgrounds - from fine arts, community building, design, to policy - who crave a creative outlet. This gathering of different interests, skills, and perspectives play out in a supportive space for the discussion and development of ideas and new works.AST103&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;51 Personae [CN]51 Personae is a collaborative art project, publishing initiative, and cooperative platform. It started as an off-site program of the 11th Shanghai Biennale, and has evolved into a self-sustaining independent art publishing project, believing that publishing is both an urgent and valid artistic practice. 51 Personae places special emphasis on life experiences in Asia and the Third World, as well as marginalized voices under suppression. It collaborates with individual artists, designers, translators, collectives and self-organized social forms in Asia and beyond; exploring the contemporary forms, possibilities and potential of "realism" in art as expressive actions.AST104&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;radioriotgrrrl [SG]radioriotgrrrl (RRG) is Nadhirah Khalid and Mengju Lin, or Natto and MJ. RRG was born during their angsty art school years. Borrowing the ethos of the riot grrrl movement of the 90’s, RRG is about punk, intersectionality, and making a more hospitable and joyful world together.AST105&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;A Very Normal Collective [SG]A very normal collective came together for the fair. window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-GG61ZDR146'); https://singaporeartbookfair.org/2024-Fringe-The-Spine Tue, 29 Apr 2025 05:30:34 +0000 Singapore Art Book Fair https://singaporeartbookfair.org/2024-Fringe-The-Spine FRINGE: THE SPINE SHRUB [SG] SHRUB is a store specialising in independent artist products. Located in a former locksmith store at Golden Mile Tower, SHRUB presents a melting pot of curated zines, prints, tees, and various odds and ends. Concurrently, the space is used as a base for people to come together, create, explore, discuss, and collaborate. In true D.I.Y spirit, the people at SHRUB believe that being self-taught and learning from our peers is an invaluable and sacred gift. window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-GG61ZDR146');