The Madrilenian book fair Libros Mutantes is about to kick off (24-26 April)! Come to our book table, view our latest releases, and meet our very loyal and knowledgeable representative Irene Sempere!
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The Madrilenian book fair Libros Mutantes is about to kick off (24-26 April)! Come to our book table, view our latest releases, and meet our very loyal and knowledgeable representative Irene Sempere!
We are thrilled to announce that 'Towards Home' has won the SAH Exhibition Catalogue Award! 🥰 The award recognizes excellence in published exhibition catalogues that contribute to architectural, urban, or landscape history.
To view 'Towards Home' go to: lnkd.in/etEk-dPU
Spookstad meets Valiz! Come to Athenaeum Boekhandel on Tuesday 28 April for a conversation about war, art, and activism, with Arthur Berkhout, Pascal Gielen and Lara Khaldi. Moderated by Alina Lupu.
For info and tickets go to: lnkd.in/eHk66TQX
@athenaeum.nl
New book! Now available!
'Trauma and Affect: (Mis)Understanding Pain in Art and Culture' by Ernst van Alphen.
We will launch the book in June at SPUI25, Amsterdam. Sign up for our newsletter to be notified about the launch date: lnkd.in/e-32tmgY
Order 'Trauma and Affect': lnkd.in/eQfbgJ72
There are still seats available for tomorrow's programme 'Smooth Amsterdam' at SPUI25! Make sure that you sign up before heading out into the smooth streets of Amsterdam to SPUI25: lnkd.in/eYSYiDYB
Now also accessible to the Chinese reading population worldwide!
What happens when the city becomes 'too perfect'? On Tuesday 14 April René Boer will be discussing the current situation in Amsterdam with a panel at SPUI25!
Sign up here: lnkd.in/eYSYiDYB
What a start at Biennale Exemplaire! It's Valiz's first time in Metz and we are overwhelmed by how enthusiastic you are about our publications! The stock is getting low 😬 We will definitely come back ❤️
This Saturday evening, Darkness draws us into the Amstelpark, inviting us to listen and learn from it as we engage in a practice inspired by the Norse sitting ritual ‘udesidning.’ Will you join us?
For details go to: lnkd.in/eHVAsxmV
Interested in the expanding role of graphic designers? Come to Pakhuis de Zwijger tonight! Very last spots available!
Sign up here: lnkd.in/eFS7fpRQ
Looking back on a thought-provoking afternoon about 'In the Absence of Bombs', with Sruti Bala, Lara Khaldi, Pascal Gielen and Christa-Maria Lerm Hayes.
Couldn't make it? Subscribe to our newsletter and we'll keep you posted about upcoming events: valiz.nl/schrijf-je-i...
We had an amazing time at It's a Book in Leipzig last weekend! 📚
Thanks to @hgbleipzig.bsky.social and open book society e.V. for organizing the fair, and to everyone who came by to say hi. See you again next year! 👋
We are happy to announce our partnership with @cimammuseums.bsky.social!
From now on members can enjoy a discount on our books (see the CIMAM website). In addition, CIMAM will be highlighting our books, starting with an interview about 'In the Absence of Bombs'.
Read interview: lnkd.in/erTzqMUa
Invitation to 'With Darkness: a (Slow) listening session'🦇
On the 28th of March, we venture into the Amstelpark after darkness has fallen, feeling into invitations from beings and energies that make themselves known only under the cover of night. Will you join us?
For info: lnkd.in/esfqdQKg
It is always exciting to see where our books end up. For example here, in the decolonial library of the recently refurbished Kartini room, formerly the VOC room at the UvA Bushuis.
Article about the Kartini room and the art works: lnkd.in/ej7u4JKa
View 'Mix & Stir': lnkd.in/e5D8RRdm
Must see: 'Love shit', the first museum solo-exhibition of Verena Blok at Foam, Amsterdam. The exhibition delves into the complexities of womanhood and reproductive justice through a deeply personal yet politically charged lens.
And, don't forget to visit their lovely bookshop at the end..
At the office we love to chat about our favourite books. Now that Women's Day is approaching, we'd like to open up the conversation. What is your favourite book, written by a woman?
On Wednesday 11 March, Lotte Lara Schröder will give a talk about her process of designing our PLURAL series (second image onwards) during a new event of Letterspace Amsterdam at the Oedipus Craft Space. Feel free to join!
More info and RSVP here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/tickets-nr...
On 19 March (16 -17.30) Pascal Gielen, Sruti Bala and more tba will dive into our new title 'In the Absence of Bombs' at the Universiteitstheater. Drinks and books will be available afterwards.
RSVP via marieke@valiz.nl
More info: valiz.nl/en/activitie...
Pictures by Greg Van Osselaer
We look back on an eventful launch of 'Slow Technology Reader' at Looiersgracht 60, with a talk between book contributors Gleb(s) Maiboroda and Camila Sposati, moderated by Carolyn F. Strauss.. And a durational weaving performance!
About the book: lnkd.in/ejT4yCTE
Out now: 'In the Absence of Bombs', edited by Pascal Gielen and Bahia Shehab
Find your copy (in the shopwindow!) at Athenaeum in Amsterdam or visit the lecture at deSingel in Antwerp on Wednesday 25 February.
View event details: lnkd.in/e3W7a475
Purchase book: athenaeumscheltema.nl/a/pascal-gie...
Boek: In the Absence of Bombs: Art, War, and Silence, samengesteld door Pascal Gielen en Bahia Shehab
23 februari verschijnt de Engelstalige essaybundel In the Absence of Bombs: Art, War, and Silence, samengesteld door Pascal Gielen en Bahia Shehab. Wij mogen Pascal Gielens ‘Van de rand van de wereld spuwen’ voorpubliceren: athenaeumscheltema.n...
Next Monday 23 Feb. we will release 'In the Absence of Bombs', edited by Pascal Gielen and Bahia Shehab.
For those who are curious: @athenaeum.nl has pre-published the Dutch version of the article 'Spitting Off the Edge of the World'.
Read article: lnkd.in/ek4njH9n
Pre-order book: lnkd.in/eHeGj8mW
We are happy to present ‘BODIES OF SLOW TECHNOLOGY’ the launch for Slow Technology Reader, by Carolyn F. Strauss.
When: Thursday 19 February, 5.30-8
Where: Looiersgracht 60, Amsterdam
To RSVP please email at info@looiersgracht60.org
View full programme: www.looiersgracht60.org/calendar/eve...
Now released: Our 2026 folder! 👉 heyzine.com/flip-book/b4...
Would you like to review a book, organize an event with us, have an author over in your bookstore or museum, or whatever your creative mind comes up with, do not hesitate to inquire about the possibilities via info@valiz.nl.
Want to know what fungi can teach us about relationships, both with the more-than-human world and among ourselves? Read Material Times!
This Czech magazine published a wonderful interview with the author of 'Let's Become Fungal!'.
Read the article👇
www.materialtimes.com/articles/les...
'A manifesto for a slower, more conscious, and freer technology, capable of imagining equitable futures open to possibilities so far overlooked. An invigorating—almost therapeutic—read.' - Emanuele Quinz
'Slow' has been included in the Domus list of books!☺️ View list 👉 lnkd.in/e_BGzaBk
OPEN CALL for design assignments!
We invite design professionals to share new ways of knowing, teaching and co-creating for an edited volume about contemporary design education.
Results of selection are anticipated to be published in 2027.
More info👇️
valiz.nl/en/activitie...
The Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo is about to open its doors for the second weekend of the Tokyo Art Book Fair. Tomorrow you will find our colleague Jesse in the exhibition space area at stall 433. Feel free to come and have a look!
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tokyoartbookfair.com/en/