I have some good news to share - the third edition of steamroller printing is coming our way! Organised by Topo Copy & MIAT it will take place on the 13th and 14th of September in front of the MIAT museum. So mark the dates in your agenda.
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David Lynch - circle of dreams. 23.02 - 19.05.13. Le centre de la gravure
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During spring 2013, for the first time in Belgium, Le Centre de la Gravure et de l'Image imprimée (Centre for Engravings and Prints, La Louvière, BE) will exhibit David Lynch’s lithographs and woodcuts. His first experimental short films, at the edge of fine arts and animation, will come along with the prints.
David Lynch is primarily known for his surreal films such as Blue Velvet, Mulholland Drive, as well as for the TV series Twin Peaks. But originally educated as a painter he remained active in the field of fine arts and has created various drawings, photographs and paintings. In 2007, David Lynch discovered lithography in a Parisian atelier, Idem. Since then he goes back every year.
I'm looking forward to this exhibition and plan to visit it next week.
Ben Joosten. 04.02-27.05.12
From February 4 until 27 May 2012 the Museum Het Valkhof will hold an exhibition of Dutch artist Ben Joosten - ‘Naar de letter – prenten in boekdruk’ (To the letter - letterpress prints).
The museum will display a selection of typographic prints as well as the documentary film ‘Naar de letter’ (To the letter) by Hanne van der Woude. I couldn't find info about of this documentary (or trailer) but found some 'making of' pictures and I'm curious about this documentary.
Norddeutsche Handpressenmesse BuchDruckKunst. 18-20.01.13 Hamburg
From 18 to 20 January 2013 the 8th edition of the Norddeutsche Handpressenmesse BuchDruckKunst will take place in Hamburg. Since there was limited space available, only 50 participants were chosen. A complete list of participants can be found on the website.
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Pencil to pixel. 16/19 - 23.11.12
"The forthcoming exhibition by Monotype brings together the past, present and future of a unique typographic institution. Spanning over a hundred years, the expertise and craftsmanship of Monotype has shaped the way in which we see and read the everyday world around us."
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Book Art Fair (Boekkunstbeurs) Leiden. 3-4.11.12.
picture by Rob Over de Linden
If you have some free time this weekend (and you live in the Netherlands or Belgium) you might be interested in visiting the Book Art Fair (Boekkunstbeurs) in Pieterskerk in Leiden. What makes it special is the fact that all books are letterpress printed, handbound and limited edition pieces. There will be a various demonstrations of letterpress printing, paper making and bookbinding. And if you wish to participate there are (mini)workshops for adults and kids as well. Moreover, each visitor will receive a limited edition print especially made for this exhibition.
practical info:
Book Art Fair - 3-4 november, Pieterskerk, Leiden (NL)
3 november - 10.00-17.00
4 november - 11.00-17.00
Entrance fee: adults - 6€, students-3€, children(-12) - free
The National Bank museum
After visiting the Paper mill Herisem we headed to the National Bank museum in Brussels. Founded in 1982 the museum has an impressive collection of numismatic items, documents, books etc.
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