An exploration of contemporary artbook publishing in Vietnam. How can the book be used as an artform? What does it mean to self-publish as an artist? What is the role and future of artbooks in society?

Come for the talk, stay for the exhibition: celebrating the last two weeks of Kệ. exhibition at Dia Projects with artworks by more than 33 artists.

Talks and panel discussion by:

• Kệ. exhibition from VABP and Dia projects (with Nhung Walsh & Richard Streitmatter-Tran)
www.facebook.com/vietnamartistsbook
www.facebook.com/diaprojects
www.facebook.com/events/1034815599883605/

• Saigon Artbook (with Dang Thanh Long & Maria Sowter)
www.saigonartbook.org
www.facebook.com/saigonartbook

• Vănguard zine (with Vespa Nu & Dang Bui)
www.vanguardzine.com
www.facebook.com/groups/vanguardzine/

• XEM Magazine (with Uu Dam Tran Nguyen, Nguyen Truc, Phan Quang, Quang Lam, & Hoang Duong Cam)
https://www.facebook.com/xem.vietnam

***Free entry

Thursday 24th March, 2016 
6.30pm - 8.30pm 
Talk @ Dia Projects Dong Khoi 103 Dong Khoi, D1 (2F)

Please confirm your attendence for the event: http://goo.gl/forms/HNE5GTMFHH
Registery also available on the door. 

This event has been organised by Maria Sowter for Saigon Artbook, with thanks given to all participants and Dia Projects as venue sponsor.