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Fillip Library and Reading Room Launch

August 26, 2009, 7pm / Fillip proudly announces the opening of its library and reading room on Wednesday, August 26, 2009.

The Fillip Library is an expanding collection of new and rare contemporary art books, magazines, critical anthologies, and pamphlets. Beginning September 2009, the collection will be open weekly to the public every Friday from 12pm to 7pm and by appointment.

The books and magazines in the Library have been donated by individuals and organizations from North America, Europe, and Asia since Fillip began in 2004. The collection also incorporates material from the Judgment and Contemporary Art Criticism Reading Room developed in conjunction with Artspeak last spring.

Inquiries regarding donations and publication exchanges can be directed to library@fillip.ca. Contributions can be sent to Fillip Library, 305 Cambie Street, Vancouver, BC. V6B 2N4.

For more information, see: http://fillip.ca/library

Launch & Talk with Felicity Tayler of Artexte
Fillip is kicking off the launch of the Library with a talk at 7pm by Felicity Tayler, Information Specialist for Artexte, Montréal.

Artexte is a non-profit organization founded in 1980. It’s collection, unique in Canada, reflects publishing initiatives in contemporary art. The collection documents all aspects of visual arts from 1965 to today with a particular focus on Québec and Canada. Artexte collects, stores and makes accessible this material online and onsite and uses it as inspiration for further study, interpretation and dissemination activities such as a researcher in residency program, conferences, symposiums, and exhibitions. Artexte also publishes a series of monographs and anthologies and in January 2009, launched the first issue of a bibliographic review, Supplement.

Tayler will present the origins of the Artexte through the lens of book culture and information sharing in contemporary art.

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About Fillip Events

Fillip presents ongoing public programming focussing on talks and facilitated discussions by emerging local and international artists and writers. These local events are complimented Fillip’s regular participation in international book fairs, exhibitions, and conferences.

Unless otherwise noted, events hosted by Fillip are free and open to the public. Space is typically limited, so visitors are encouraged to arrive early to guarantee a seat. Unless an alternate location is given, events are held at Fillip’s Vancouver studio at 305 Cambie Street. Please buzz or call 604 781 4417 for access.