EXHIBITION: Indie PhotoBook Showcase
MAY 6th – JUNE 18th, 2016
Opening Reception: Friday, May 6th, 5 – 9pm
PhotoBook Fair : Saturday, May 7th, 1 – 5pm
Happy Hour + Panel Discussion: Saturday, May 7th, 5 – 7pm
Eliot Dudik & Jared Ragland’s One Day Project: May 6th – 7th
PhotoBook Thursday Meet-Up: Thursday, May 19th, 7 – 8:30pm
Happy Hour + Panel Discussion: Saturday, June 4th, 5 – 7pm
Meg Griffiths, De las montañas, from the series Casa Particular, 2014.
Photography has a long and intertwined history with the book form. The synergy between the book and the photograph has not only continued, but significantly expanded as a powerful platform for photographers to present their work.
This May, Candela Books + Gallery will feature a compelling selection of work from eleven well-crafted, self-published and small press photography books:
Catharine Carter
Eliot Dudik & Jared Ragland
Adam Ekberg
Lisa Elmaleh
Meg Griffiths
Carol Golemboski
Louviere & Vanessa
Justin James Reed
Kurt Simonson
Ashly Stohl
Ofer Wolberger
Ain’t Bad Magazine
Flash Powder Project
Horse & Buggy Press
Horse Think Press
One Day Project
Peanut Press
Waltz Books
Zatara Press
The purpose of the exhibition is to highlight the range of ways independently published photography books are being produced today. As a publisher, Candela is committed to the quality and design of the printed medium. We believe the photographic books on view have an intimate relationship with each photographer’s work and make a remarkable contribution to their legacy.
Candela will host a Indie PhotoBook Fair Saturday, May 7th, from 1 – 5pm. Followed by a Panel Discussion from 5 – 7pm on Saturday, May 7th. Be sure to join us and immerse yourself into the photographic printed matter.
Kurt Simonson, Birdhouse, from the series Northwoods Journals, 2011. 22″x 28″ Archival inkjet print.
Friday, May 6th, 5-9pm:
Public Opening Reception
Come out for May’s First Friday art walk! The Indie PhotoBook Showcase will include works by artists Catharine Carter, Eliot Dudik & Jared Ragland, Adam Ekberg, Lisa Elmaleh, Meg Griffiths, Carol Golemboski, Louviere & Vanessa, Justin James Reed, Kurt Simonson, Ashly Stohl, Ofer Wolberger.
AND books by publishers Ain’t Bad Magazine, Flash Powder Project, Horse & Buggy Press, Horse Think Press, One Day Project, Peanut Press, Waltz Books, Zatara Press.
Saturday, May 7th
PhotoBook Fair: 1-5pm & Happy Hour + Panel Discussion: 5:30 – 7pm
In conjunction with the opening Candela will host a PhotoBook Fair exhibiting multiple titles produced by participating publishers (listed above). Thrilled to have a large number of the artists and publishers in town for the weekend. So we look forward to seeing lots of friends and fellow photobook enthusiasts!
Book signings and pre-orders for upcoming book releases will be happening throughout the day.
A happy hour and focus panel will take place Saturday, May 7th at 5:30pm.
Join us as we talk photobooks alongside accomplished book publishers, photographers, and collectors, sharing insight on the production of process. The guided discussion will be moderated by Gordon Stettinius with emphasis on budget, concept, meaningful design and artistic presentation.
May 7th Panelists Include: Dave Wofford, Eliot Dudik, Jared Ragland, and Lee Viverette
Thursday, May 19th
PhotoBook Third Thursday Meet-Up: 7-8:30pm
A causal meet-up for lovers of photography to bring and share photobooks and other photo based zines. The hope is to provide a platform for the photo community to gather and consider the relationship photography has with the book form. The discussion will be led by, Andrew Fedynak. Andrew will bring an additional selection of new and old photobooks for consideration.
All levels of interest are welcome. Students and professional artists are encouraged to attend.
Saturday, June 4th
PhotoBook Fair: 1-5pm & Happy Hour + Panel Discussion: 5:30 – 7pm
Talking PhotoBooks A Focus Panel Moderated by Gordon Stettinius
Candela Books + Gallery is pleased to host a panel alongside accomplished book publishers, photographers, and collectors, sharing insight on the production of photobooks. Join us for a guided discussion with emphasis on budget, concept, meaningful design and artistic presentation.
June 4th Panelists Include: Yuki Hibben, Justin James Reed, and Ofer Wolberger.
We hope to see you there!
*Some event details may change. Please check back for updates.