Printed Matter’s 2026 LA Art Book Fair Draws 250 Exhibitors to ArtCenter College of Design
The 2026 Los Angeles Art Book Fair was held at the ArtCenter College of Design, featuring 250 exhibitors from various countries. This annual event, organized by the New York-based nonprofit Printed Matter, has been a prominent fixture in Los Angeles since its inception in 2013. Lesley Martin, who assumed the role of Executive Director in 2024, emphasized the fair's mission to promote artists’ publications and varied cultural narratives. The event, coordinated by a team including Maia Asshaq and Sanjana Iyer, highlighted special projects focusing on activist art from the 1970s, reinforcing the importance of tangible books in a digital age.
Key facts
- Printed Matter’s 2026 LA Art Book Fair was held at ArtCenter College of Design.
- 250 exhibitors participated from around the world.
- The fair has been held annually in Los Angeles since 2013.
- Lesley Martin became Executive Director of Printed Matter in 2024.
- Martin previously worked at Aperture as an editor and creative director.
- The fair was organized by Maia Asshaq, Sanjana Iyer, and sgp.
- Project Spaces included 'Chicano in Print' and '¡Afuera! Publishing Queer Liberation'.
- Martin cited a Sol LeWitt quote: 'Art shows come and go, but books stay around for years.'
Entities
Artists
- Lesley Martin
- Maia Asshaq
- Sanjana Iyer
- sgp
- Sol LeWitt
- Aleksey Kondratyev
Institutions
- Printed Matter
- ArtCenter College of Design
- Aperture
- Marciano Art Foundation
- PRINT Magazine
Locations
- Los Angeles
- New York
- California
- United States