PAGES Artists’ Book Fair 2025

For the first time, PAGES Artists’ Book Fair will take place in the Victorian splendour of the adjoining Leeds Art Gallery and Leeds Central Library.

The gallery’s majestic central court and the library’s more intimate Room 700 exhibition space provide two complementing areas for encountering some of the best contemporary artists’ books from the UK and abroad.

The fair provides a unique opportunity for audiences to experience work by established and emerging artists and designers, students and researchers, presenting their ideas, cares and concerns in the accessible and portable book format.

From the simplicity of the single section folded ‘zine to the complexity of the hand sewn fine binding, PAGES Artists’ Book Fair provides levels of engagement for everyone. 

A fully illustrated catalogue will be available.

For further information, please contact Chris Taylor at c.a.taylor@leeds.ac.uk.

Venues

Central Court
Leeds Art Gallery
The Headrow
Leeds LS1 3AA

Room 700
Leeds Central Library
Municipal Buildings
Calverley Street
Leeds LS1 3AB

Opening times

Friday 21 March, 11.00–17.00
Saturday 22 March, 11.00–16.00

About PAGES

The PAGES Artists’ Book Fair 2025 is coordinated by John McDowall (Visiting Researcher) and Chris Taylor (Professor in Fine Art Practice) from the School of Fine Art, History of Art and Cultural Studies at the University of Leeds.

Founded in 1998 and operating with the Contemporary Artists’ Book Fair at its center, PAGES provides wide-ranging opportunities for the development and awareness of the book as primary medium in art practice.

These satellite activities have in the past included curated projects and open calls, workshops and conferences, exhibitions and publications; initiatives that have stimulated and supported wider dissemination of the medium, and encouraged experimentation by makers, and discovery for audience.

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A selection of artists’ books from the Wild Pansy Press. Photo by Chris Taylor.