Since spring of 2017, 8 recipients of Steidl Book Award have been traveling to Steidl Publishing in Gottingen, Germany to make their photobook with master printer & publisher, Gerhard Steidl.
8 Asian photographers of diverse backgrounds make books beginning with their individual artistic intentions, and finally arrived at physical books with the printing expertise and material knowledge of Steidl Publishing.
This exhibition celebrates the making of 8 books, and also this unique collaborative relationship between artist and publisher.
8 Photographers:
Ways to Tie Trees, Woong Soak Teng (Singapore)
A Guide to the Flora and Fauna of the World, Robert Zhao Renhui (Singapore)
Zaido, Yukari Chikura (Japan)
Something So Clear, Kapil Das (India)
The Last Tattooed Women of Kalinga, Jake Verzosa (Philippines)
and now they know, Broy Lim (Singapore)
Midnight Tweedle, Zhang Lijie (China)
DMZ: Demilitarized Zone of Korea, Jongwoo Park (Korea)
Photobook Party: 21 Sep, Fri, 7pm—9pm
National Design Centre
Dialogue with Gerhard Steidl and STEIDL Book Award Winners: 22 Sep, Sat, 9:30am—11am
National Design Centre, Auditorium
Venue: National Design Centre, Gallery I
When: 5 - 30 Sep 2018, 9am - 9pm
By: Singapore International Photography Festival (SIPF)