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We always love a trip to ArtCenter - and this one was especially worth it. For the first time ever, ArtCenter hosted Printed Matter’s LA Art Book Fair on their South Campus, and the place was a hive of activity. Not sure how we've missed the past years' book fairs, but this is now solidly in our annual must-do's.
Over four days, thousands of visitors showed up to browse work by artists, collectives, indie publishers, alumni imprints, and small presses. The event brought a creative energy that you could feel as soon as you stepped onto campus - a mix of zines, prints, books, and bold ideas, all in one place. We went on day 3, hoping we hadn't missed too much of the energy and deals to be found. Here's a roundup of our favorite finds:
Redfoxpress & Motel Matchbooks
One of the highlights for us was chatting to Redfoxpress who travels from Ireland every year to showcase work. Redfoxpress had a series of super cool and retro screenprints taken (and carefully recreated) from tiny motel matchbooks collected in LA, the OC, and Palm Springs areas. The series, titled MOTEL CALIFORNIA, is printed in limited editions on beautiful Sirio 170g paper.
We couldn’t resist picking up a piece from the series, a screenprint by Antic-Ham. It’s a little slice of California's roadside design heritage - back when marketing was tactile, analog, and full of charm. There’s something inspiring about seeing these pre-digital artifacts translated into bold, modern prints.
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Arnold Circus Stools
We also spotted the iconic Arnold Circus stool (designed by Martino Gamper) being sold at one of the stalls. It’s one of those objects that toes the line between art and design: simple, striking, and functional. It’s technically a stool, but also feels like it could be a sculpture. We love pieces that quietly transform a space without needing to shout.
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A good day for inspiration
The fair was packed with passionate local artists, inventive printmakers, and beautifully crafted goods. We came away full of ideas - and full of appreciation for hands-on techniques that remind us why we love design in all its forms.