Artist Self-Publishers’ Fair

The third edition of ASP (Artist Self-Publishers’ Fair) is on at London’s ICA on July 8.

The event brings together both British and international artist publishers, in an effort to “avoid the restrictions and market dominance that affects much of contemporary arts culture.” Made to be affordable and accessible, the artworks/books are all produced and published by the artists themselves, free from the “fetters of the institution or gallery.”

The event will be host to over 70 artists, including 24 Hours in the Sky, 53 Beck Road, Ami Clarke and Isaac Olvera, Patrick Goddard, Hannah Sawtell, Emily Pope, Art Against Art , Behind the X, Da Thirst, Racheal Crowther, Sunridge Avenue Projects, Jean-Michel Wicker, The Nervemeter and Leon Sadler, among others.

ASP3 Expanded Programme

In the ICA’s Lower Gallery, there will be live-publishing, spoken word, and music, as well as an exhibition:

– Assembling Project will present a compilation of contributions from ASP3 participations, where they will produce, print and publish during the event, which will also be available to purchase.

– Ruth Angel Edwards will be producing an audio accompaniment to Nervemeter with Lord Tusk , as well as organising Music for Self-Publishing Experimental, which includes “music performances, recordings and audio interventions.”

– Nervemeter Magazine will present a temporary exhibition alongside ASP3 featuring Aidee, Minkie and Brandan Quick, as well as readings throughout the day including Little Jay’s Prison Diary, Michael Brady, and Aslan.

Visit the ASP website for details.**