Bibliophiles, writers, publishers, and artists, this one is for you! If you are feeling the FOMO of watching fellow bibliophiles attend riveting book fairs, you won’t keep feeling blue for long. For those of you in Saudi Arabia, Riyadh is all set to welcome its first-ever Art Book Fair. The Paperback Art Book Fair is a three-day event beginning on November 1st. It will witness the biggest line-up of 25 artists and collectives! Moreover, independent presses will be flocking to cover the fair along with booksellers, zine makers, publishers, and educational institutions.
A Diverse Range Of Attendees & Participants Set To Join The Paperback Art Book Fair!
Hosted by the Diriyah Biennale Foundation, the Paperback Art Book Fair is set to welcome bigwigs from the publishing industry. Moreover, independent publishers and artists are also expected to attend. The much-awaited cultural and creative gathering will bring together collectors, professionals and book enthusiasts for a discussion on the intersection of art and books. The event is set to house over 25 artists from countries like China, the United Kingdom, India, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, the Philippines, Singapore, and Switzerland. Wondering where all the Middle Eastern participants are? Worry not, as Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Lebanon, and Morocco are bringing their creative talent to exchange some amazing ideas for the book fair.
The event is counting on famous participants, such as the Brownbook Magazine, the Cairo Art Book Fair, a Gulf cultural platform and the Netherlands-based Set Margins Publication. Moreover, the fair will feature 51 Personae, a collaborative publishing initiative from China, as well as Kaph Books, known for art books from the Arab world. Additionally, Shashasha, an online shop based in Japan that specialises in photography and art books, will also be present.
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How To Get To The Paperback Art Book Fair In Riyadh
Attendees of the Paperback Art Book Fair are in for a treat! The event happening in the JAX Cultural District of Diriyah will bring multiple artists together under a single roof to appreciate art and books. To visit the event, you can opt for a car ride from Prince Satam Bin Abdulaziz and King Abdulaziz Rd to Prince Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz St in Diriyah. Taxis and ride-hailing apps are also available to reach the destination.
The book fair is not only open to everyone but also free of cost! So, satisfy the book worm within you and book your tickets at the earliest for an amazing experience!
Where: JAX District, Riyadh
When: 2 pm to 10 pm on November 1st, 12 pm to 10 pm on November 2nd & 3rd
Entry: Free
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First Published: October 18, 2024 12:27 PM