DIY: Photographers & Books
- Special Exhibition
Double-page spread from Desiree Edkins, 2009. Desiree Edkins (American, born 1974). Offset lithography; 16.9 x 17.1 cm (closed). Courtesy of the artist
About The Exhibition
A new golden age of the photobook has dawned, thanks to digital printing technology and web-based distribution services that allow rapid, inexpensive production of books in quantities from one copy to thousands. This exhibition is the first museum show to focus on the impact of print-on-demand publishing on contemporary photographic practice. Instead of images on the wall, the room is dominated by a long table where a visual banquet of more than 150 photobooks await the visitor. For all of the volumes, touching, reading, and re-reading is encouraged. The books are by regional, national, and international artists.
The Cleveland Museum of Art is generously funded by Cuyahoga County residents through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture. The Ohio Arts Council helped fund this exhibition with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence, and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans.