Manhattan · Cultural site
Center for Book Arts
28 West 27th Street, 3rd floor · Manhattan, New York City
Exhibitions, a working printshop and a book collection let visitors explore how books are made and used as art.
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NYFE Summary
Founded in 1974 by Richard Minsky, the center treats the book as an art form. Its exhibitions explore how artists use pages, printing, binding and the shape of a book to convey ideas.
The center combines galleries with a working bindery and printshop. Classes teach bookmaking and printing, while a collection of artists’ books and reference works supports research.
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Check the operator’s current opening, admission and access information before travelling. Historic status does not guarantee public access to every interior.
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