Art Books: A Beginner's Guide is a 10-episode introductory series for creatives who are interested in making their own books or are looking to publish their own projects. It is part of #SGABF2021 – Re:source Edition, in which we (re)consider the form of the art book in this socially-distanced world.

[Part RECTO (Episodes 1 – 5): On Models & Parameters]

Episode 1: Art Books as Compelling Format for Artists
Featuring Renée Ting & Berny Tan

Episode 2: Art Books as Art Monographs, Zines & Photo Books
Featuring Lee Chang Ming

Episode 3: Art Books as Artistic Research & Practice
Featuring Gideon Kong & Jamie Yeo (Temporary Press)

Episode 4: Art Books as Art Object
Featuring Cheng Jia Yun & Selene Yap (Browsing Copy)

Episode 5: Art Books as Companion & Complementary Forms
Featuring Khairullah Rahim & Vanessa Ban

[Part VERSO (Episodes 6 – 10): On Production & Publishing]

Episode 6: Art Books as Online & Digital Presentation
Featuring Joella Kiu (Object Lessons Space)

Episode 7: Art Books as Printed Matter
Featuring Merlyn Tay & Ho Yeow Liang (Allegro Print)

Episode 8: Art Books as Series & Oeuvre
Featuring Shubigi Rao, Benson Chong & Felix Sng

Episode 9: Art Books: Marketing & Distribution
Featuring Alvin Ho & Clara Koh (Atelier HOKO)

Episode 10: Conclusion: Preparing For Your Book & the Future
Featuring Renée Ting & Xafiér Yap

 

 

This series is produced by Currency as part of #SGABF2021 – Re:source Edition, with support from the National Arts Council.