"OSAKA ART BOOK FAIR" to Be Held for the First Time in May 2027 at Osaka City Central Public Hall; About 150 Groups from Japan and Abroad to Gather
The first "OSAKA ART BOOK FAIR" will be held at Osaka City Central Public Hall from May 28 to 30, 2027, with about 150 exhibitors.Summary
The first "OSAKA ART BOOK FAIR 2027" will be held over three days from May 28 to 30, 2027, at Osaka City Central Public Hall. About 150 groups, including publishers, galleries, artists, and creators from Japan and abroad, will gather to showcase and sell art books, ZINEs, and other diverse publications. The organizer is the OSAKA ART BOOK FAIR Executive Committee, with Space Shower Entertainment Producing Inc. handling planning and production. The fair adopts the message "Welcome to the otherworldly realm of Osaka" and the concept "Beyond the Algorithm." It aims to create a place for unpredictable encounters and exchange centered on art books, reflecting Osaka's unique culture where art, music, fashion, food, skateboarding, graffiti, nightlife, and other cultures mix. The venue, Osaka City Central Public Hall, is a nationally designated Important Cultural Property completed in 1918. In addition to book exhibitions and sales, the fair will feature talk events, workshops, exhibitions, video, sound, and performance programs. Furthermore, from May 21 to 23, 2027, the first "KYOTO ART BOOK FAIR" will be held at the Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art, meaning two consecutive weeks of new art book fairs in the Kansai region. Exhibitor applications for OSAKA ART BOOK FAIR will be accepted from October 1 to November 15, 2026, via the official website's application form.
(Source：美術手帖)