Livorno Art Book Fair debuts with over 20 exhibitors
The inaugural Livorno Art Book Fair (LABF) is set to take place from July 31 to August 2, 2026, at the Museo della Città di Livorno. This exciting event, organized by Blob Art ETS and T.O.E. with backing from the local government, will host over 20 exhibitors, showcasing works from both Italian and international publishers, including Artphilein Edition and Blow Up Press. Attendees can look forward to various activities such as discussions, workshops, and exhibitions, with a special focus on artist books and independent publishing. Admission is free, aligning with the 17th Premio Combat and Effetto Venezia celebrations.
Key facts
- First edition of Livorno Art Book Fair (LABF) from July 31 to August 2, 2026
- Venue: Museo della Città di Livorno – Polo culturale dei Bottini dell'Olio
- Organized by Blob Art ETS and T.O.E., with Comune di Livorno
- Over 20 exhibitors including Artphilein Edition, Blow Up Press, Hopper&Fuchs, Set Margins'
- Special guest: photographer Tano D'Amico on Movimento del '77
- Sound performance by Anna Vezzosi on July 31
- Workshops on manga and collage by Lucca Manga School and Mark Andrew Brooks
- Free admission
Entities
Artists
- Tano D'Amico
- Anna Vezzosi
- Mark Andrew Brooks
- Paolo Batoni
Institutions
- Blob Art ETS
- T.O.E.
- Comune di Livorno
- Museo della Città di Livorno
- SAC
- Premio Combat
- L'Arengario Studio Biografico
- Lucca Manga School
- Artphilein Edition
- Blow Up Press
- Hopper&Fuchs
- Set Margins'
Locations
- Livorno
- Italy
- Lugano
- Switzerland
- Warsaw
- Poland
- Antwerp
- Belgium
- Eindhoven
- Netherlands