ADELE OUTTERIDGE 1946-
Vessels 2004
Brisbane, Queensland: Adele Outteridge, 2004
perspex, cotton
30 x 64cm diameter
Australian Library of Art, State Library of Queensland
RBHMON OUT
Unbound: artists' books from the collection
Artists' books are books or book-like objects created by artists as works of art. There is such a variety of artists' books that it is often easier to define what they are not, rather than what they are. They are neither books about artists, nor do they have reproductions of artists' works. Artists' books may not even be recognisable as books, and they may challenge our conceptions of what, exactly, constitutes such an object.
The State Library of Queensland holds approximately 800 artists' books in the Australian Library of Art, thirty of which were selected for the Treasures Wall opening exhibition Unbound: artists' books from the collection. This display offered an insight into the wealth of treasures held within the State Library, and showcased some significant holdings by well-known artists, many of which have never been viewed.
- Download the catalogue [new window
524 kb] - Read the essay
- View all the works in the display
- Visit the separate virtual exhibition of artists' books which contains comprehensive education resources for teachers.
Unbound: artists' books from the collection was a physical display in the Treasures Wall from 25 Nov 06 to 11 Mar 07.
Last updated: 31st May 2011
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