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October, November

Apr 3, 2026

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Dec 31, 2026

OPEN BOOK(S): Observations

Hudson
Mana Contemporary

Pierogi, in partnership with Monira Foundation and Mana Contemporary, presents OPEN BOOK(S): Observations highlighting artist book makers who utilize the book to bring ideas to life through traditional and non-traditional book forms.

Books disseminate ideas to some of the largest audiences in the world, empowering makers of all disciplines to share ideas and give strength to communities far and wide. Through the Open Book program, the exhibition highlights makers from around the world to present unique works and ideas. OPEN BOOK (S) focuses on highlighting artist book makers who utilize the book to bring ideas to life through traditional and non-traditional book forms as well as artists whose work can be viewed through the approach of an open book and displayed using different media and formats.

Exhibited artists:

Seongmin Ahn
Noriko Ambe
Michael Ballou
Dawn Clements
Brian Conley
Hugo Crosthwaite
Miriam Dym
Willy Hartland
Ellen Harvey
Moses Hoskins
Kristen Jensen
Kim Jones
Sean Mellyn
Marilla Palmer
Douglas Paulson
William Powhida
Mike Rader
Mark Reynolds
Eric Rhein
David Scher
Ward Shelley
Guy Richards Smit
Tim Spelios
Oriane Stender
Tavares Strachan
Jude Tallichet
David Wells
Charmaine Wheatley
Martin Wilner
Charles Yuen

Courtesy of Mana Contemporary.

Books disseminate ideas to some of the largest audiences in the world, empowering makers of all disciplines to share ideas and give strength to communities far and wide. Through the Open Book program, the exhibition highlights makers from around the world to present unique works and ideas. OPEN BOOK (S) focuses on highlighting artist book makers who utilize the book to bring ideas to life through traditional and non-traditional book forms as well as artists whose work can be viewed through the approach of an open book and displayed using different media and formats.

Exhibited artists:

Seongmin Ahn
Noriko Ambe
Michael Ballou
Dawn Clements
Brian Conley
Hugo Crosthwaite
Miriam Dym
Willy Hartland
Ellen Harvey
Moses Hoskins
Kristen Jensen
Kim Jones
Sean Mellyn
Marilla Palmer
Douglas Paulson
William Powhida
Mike Rader
Mark Reynolds
Eric Rhein
David Scher
Ward Shelley
Guy Richards Smit
Tim Spelios
Oriane Stender
Tavares Strachan
Jude Tallichet
David Wells
Charmaine Wheatley
Martin Wilner
Charles Yuen

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