Many Hands by Julie Chen.
HOLLIS record.
Sibila Savage
Artists’ books — art works created in a variety of print media and issued in all types of book formats — have been an important part of the Fine Arts Library's collections since the 1960s.
Pistol/Pistil: botanical ballistics, by KaKeART, Ann E. Kalmbach and Tatana Kellner, Women's Studio Workshop, Rosendale NY.
HOLLIS record
Our collection features works from artists such as:
- Tia Blassingame
- Julie Chen
- Hanne Darboven
- Colette Fu
- Tatana Kellner
- Bea Nettles
- Werner Pfeiffer
- Ed Ruscha
- Skye Tafoya
- Barbara Tetenbaum
These items run the entire range of artistic expression from the abstract and the conceptual to the personal and the political. They originate from all over the U.S. and around the globe. We also have a strong selection of queer and feminist artists’ books, as well as books created by artists associated with Lettrism and Fluxus.
In addition to the Fine Arts Library's collection, many artists' books can be found at Houghton Library.
Accessing These Materials
- Artists' books are cataloged in HOLLIS, the library's catalog. See individual item records for location and access information.
- This guide to the Fine Arts Library's artists' book collection provides additional information.