‘Artists’ books’ exhibited in Moscow

An exhibition of ‘Artists' books’ called “Prospero's library” has recently opened at the Zverevsky Modern Art Centre in Moscow. ‘Artists' books’ are pieces of art realised in the form of a book, which are later published in small editions.

‘Artists' books’ are sometimes also called “bookworks”.

Mikhail Pogarsky, a Russian poet and an artist who combines the two, organised the project and invited a dozen modern artists to participate. Each was supposed to create his own Artist's book. This author believes that writing poems on paper is old, that is why he writes on trees, bread or even cigarette roll-up papers sometimes.

Physiologists say that visual art is more perceived by modern audiences than verbal. This is why this combination of the two is supposed to be more appealing.

The exhibition will last until April 30 at the Zverevsky Modern Art Center.