Artists’ Books news, July-August 2018 Exhibitions Astro-poems and Vertical Group Exercises: Concrete poetry at CSA, Chelsea Space, London, until 13th July 2018. Curated by Chelsea College of Arts Librarian Gustavo Grandal Montero, this exhibition reflects Montero’s ongoing research into the evolution of concrete poetry and its influence on visual art in the period 1964-67 in Britain. […]
Don’t forget about our 2018 AGM, taking place 8th May 2.30 – 4.30 pm at The Prince’s Charities Shoreditch Gallery: 19-22 Charlotte Road, London EC2A 3SG We have important issues to decide, good news to share, and many new and enthusiastic Officers/Trustees, Council and Committees’ members to vote in and to meet! We hope that […]
We are pleased to announce the Students, trainees & apprentices panel of the Art Libraries Society UK & Ireland annual conference, to be held on July 26th and 27th 2018 at the Architectural Association in London. This year we want to broaden the discussion about current issues and practices within arts librarianship. We’re eager to […]
Artists’ Books News, May-June 2018 Exhibitions Queer Between The Covers at Senate House Library, London. Until 16th June 2018. Curated by Dr Richard Espley & Leila Kassir with public art by Book Artist, Theresa Easton. Queer Between The Covers is a new exhibition and event season at Senate House Library which explores over 250 years […]
Dear members and friends, Just a reminder that today is the deadline for the recruitment of the last Saviour of the Universe. The Society needs an Operational Treasurer to join the officers core and share treasury duties with the Hon Treasurer. We have divided the role to make it easier, as we all have heavy […]
In our April feature we meet Rebecca Daniels, Online Services Librarian at the National Art Library, V&A, and the new ARLIS UK & Ireland Membership Secretary. Rebecca talks to us about her path into art librarianship and what’s so great about being an ARLIS UK & Ireland Officer… How did you come to art librarianship? I knew […]
Showcasing Leeds Art Libraries: Stories from the Collection Tuesday 17 April, 2-3.30 pm ARLIS UK & Ireland is very pleased to announce a new free event (outside of London!) showcasing the collections of art libraries in Leeds. There will be representatives of The Henry Moore Institute, Leeds Central Art Library, Leeds Art University and Leeds […]
The ARLIS UK & Ireland 2018 Conference website is now live, which means booking is officially open! Check it out here. Find details on location, provisional schedule and more… https://arlislondon.wixsite.com/arlislondon2018
Dear members and friends, As you know, ARLIS UK & Ireland is still going through the considerable challenge of trying to function without a Business Manager. Most professional organisations like ours are run entirely by volunteers: ARLIS UK & Ireland has not been used to working like this, and we are still adjusting to it. […]
In episode 03 of the ARLISmatters podcast join Cassy and Alex as they host an Art + Feminism Wikipedia Edit-a-thon in the Old College Library at Chelsea College of Arts. Meet some of our brilliant attendees and hear their thoughts on Feminism, Philosophy and fighting the good fight armed with nothing more than a bowl […]