What is the NY Art Book Fair?

Initiated in 2006, Printed Matter’s NY Art Book Fair (NYABF) is one of the leading international gatherings for the distribution of artists’ books, celebrating the full breadth of the art publishing community. A signature program of Printed Matter, this weekend-long event furthers the organization's mission of supporting the distribution, understanding, and appreciation of artists’ books by offering an opportunity for global artist-publishers to find new audiences for their work and engage in a dialogue with the public, as well as to build relationships and share resources with their peers.

The Fair hosts nearly 300 exhibitors from around the world, including a broad range of artists and collectives, small presses, institutions, galleries, antiquarian booksellers, and distributors. NYABF draws tens of thousands of visitors each year, including artists’ book professionals, high school and college students, and audiences from every corner of the cultural sector. 

This year’s NY Art Book Fair marks an exciting and long-awaited return to MoMA PS1, our venue partner from 2009–2019, a pivotal decade in expanding the Fair’s reach and impact, establishing NYABF as a cornerstone for the distribution of artists’ books and the preeminent gathering point for celebrating the form.