10th Artist’s Book Triennial Vilnius – Short History

The “International Artist’s Book Triennial Vilnius” is a unique non-commercial cultural project, organized to promote artist’s books, creators of artist’s books from all over the world; to connect artists, galleries, publishers, editors and collectors.

Organizers: Circle “Bokartas” & Artist’s Book Museum Vilnius
Curator: Prof. Kęstutis Vasiliūnas

We sincerely thank all the artists who participated in the exhibitions of the “10th International Vilnius Artist’s Book Triennial 2024.” Thank you for taking part in this major international art project.

The 10th International Artist’s Book Triennial Vilnius 2024” was exhibited:

March 21–24, 2024 – Leipzig Book Fair, IAKH, Germany
March 27 – April 26, 2024 – SG Gallery, Venice, Italy
May 24 – July 1, 2024 – Museum of Applied Art and Design, Vilnius, Lithuania
May 25, 2024 – Inter. Artist’s Book Conference, Museum of Applied Art and Design, Vilnius
September 6 – October 7, 2024 – Plungė Municipal Public Library (Clock Tower), Lithuania
October 25 – December 1, 2024 – Cologne City Art and Museum Library, Cologne, Germany
January 5 – February 17, 2025 – Evanston Art Center, USA
March 2–31, 2025 – Reed Library, State University of New York at Fredonia, USA
May 23 – June 28, 2025 – Morgan Conservatory, Cleveland, USA
September 25, 2025 – January 23, 2026 – Biblioteca Universitaria de Granada – Hospital Real, Spain

1975 artists from 100 countries submitted about 4000 artist’s books.
An international jury selected 988 artist’s books from 69 countries.
The artist’s books were exhibited in Vilnius, Nida, Plungė (Lithuania), Leipzig, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Rheine & Cologne (Germany), Lille (France), Silkeborg (Denmark), Venice, Vercelli, Urbino (Italy), Seoul (South Korea), Halmstad (Sweden), Salzburg (Austria), Evanston, Fredonia & Cleveland (USA) & Granada (Spain).

Unfortunately, we must acknowledge that the “International Artist’s Book Triennial Vilnius,” launched in 1997, is coming to an end. We are ceasing operations with the 10th Triennial because, after 33 years of active work—including exhibitions, lectures, artist’s book workshops, and educational projects—we have received very little financial or moral support from Lithuania.

“International Artist’s Book Triennial Vilnius” – History

We thank everyone who contributed to the longevity of this “Artist’s Book Triennial Vilnius” and to the participation of so many wonderful artists from around the world. We thank everyone who supported this magnificent art project—both financially and morally—as well as those who hosted and accommodated me during my travels and the exhibitions, those who lent a hand, and those who trusted in the “Artist’s Book Triennial Vilnius”. And I offer special thanks to the artists who placed their trust in me, sent their wonderful artist’s books to Vilnius, and took part in the exhibitions. Thank you all.

In Cooperation with:
Vilnius Academy of Arts, Vilnius, Lithuania.
IAKH: Globus Galerie + Edition Lebensretter, Leipzig, Germany.
Scuola Internazionale di Grafica, Venice, Italy.
The Lithuanian National Museum of Art, Vilnius, Lithuania.
The Plunge Municipal Clock Tower Library, Plungė, Lithuania.
Kunst- und Museumsbibliothek, Köln, Germany.
Evanston Art Center, Evanston, IL, US.
Reed Library of the State University of New York at Fredonia, US.
The Morgan Conservatory, Cleveland, US.
Biblioteca del Hospital Real, Granada, Spain.
Universitaria de Granada, Spain.

Prof. Kestutis Vasiliunas
Curator of the Triennials

© Artist’s Book Museum 2026