A collection of artist books and portfolios by renowned Mexican engraver Joel Rendón. Spanning several decades of work, these remarkable limited-edition works highlight Rendón’s mastery of printmaking techniques such as woodcut, linocut, etching, and aquatint. The featured images in the catalogue blend tradition with innovation and are rich with cultural meaning, exploring pre-Columbian art, mythology, worldviews, ceremonies and rituals, and storytelling.
A collection for Women’s History Month, an annual observance that serves as a reminder of women’s important contributions to society throughout history, which have all too often gone unnoticed and uncelebrated. The commemorative time is also an opportunity to take stock of all we’ve gained in the fight for women’s rights over the years, and the important freedoms we must still struggle to achieve or keep, particularly in these current times.
A collection of artist books by Indigenous creators, reflecting both longstanding traditions and contemporary approaches to art. The works draw from a wide range of techniques – including engraving, linocut, serigraphy, and amate papermaking – and explore stories that are deeply tied to place and community. Many also highlight subjects at the center of Latin American Indigenous cultural identity, like rituals and ceremonies, mythological figures, and culinary traditions.
A collection of artist and fine press books, as well as zines – all curated for the CODEX book fair! The selection brings together contemporary, independently-published works from Latin America and Latin Americans living in the U.S. The pieces document everyday life and its connection to history, exploring politics, immigration, religion, cultural memory, the pandemic, and identity.
A collection of cartoneras, curated for the CODEX book fair! These recently-published works largely feature avant-garde, taboo, polarizing, or unusual subjects, staying true to the original intent of the cartoneras publishing movement, which began in Argentina during the 2001 economic crisis as a way to promote the democratization of literature and community-led book creation.
A collection of artist books, curated for the CODEX book fair! The biennial international fair — held this year in Oakland, California from February 7th to the 10th — is the place to be for book arts collectors, bibliophiles, and book purveyors alike. Hundreds of artists and vendors from around the world will be showcasing their goods, including artist and fine press books.
This collection spans a variety of genres and topics, including contemporary literature, memoir, cultural history, Indigenous heritage, decolonization, and climate justice. It also includes a selection of books that explore island lifestyle, from music and dance to the country’s culinary scene.
A collection to honor Native American Heritage Month, an annual observance in November that celebrates the many rich cultures and enduring contributions of Indigenous peoples across the Americas. This important month is also a time to reflect on the groups’ often overlooked histories of resilience and resistance, which continue to shape Indigenous life and sovereignty today.
