In its effrot to create international artistic and creative encounters that aim at bridging the gaps among different civilizations and enhancing dialogue between cultures, the Arts Center at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina is hosting the First International Biennale for Hand Printed Artists' Books, 22 April and throughout May 2004.
The first round of the Biennale, entitled "Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Old and New;Dialogue and Bridges between Cultures", will include participant artists, publishers and authors from Egypt, Africa and the world.
Participants are invited to present all kinds of written texts, from the literary to the scientific and documentary.
Artists may submit hand-made works presenting the different printing techniques from wood-engraving and linoleum to intaglio and serigraph (silk-screen).
A two-day seminar, entitled "The Artist's Book and Modern Art", will take place 23,24 April, as well as several workshops on graphic arts.
For further information, please contact:
bookart@bibalex.org