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Motto Storefront: Ooga Booga

July 17, 2010, 2pm / Motto Storefront transforms Artspeak into a temporary space for the sale, presentation, and discussion of contemporary art publishing. The selection of printed matter for the store has been made by Motto, a Berlin and Zürich-based bookstore and distributor specializing in experimental, small run, and self-published artist books, magazines, and fanzines.

Motto Storefront is organized by Artspeak and Fillip, with Motto, Berlin and takes place at Artspeak, 233 Carrall Street. The store is open Tuesday to Sunday 12 – 5pm.

Motto Storefront provides the context for a series of related public programming intended to create a sustained dialogue within Vancouver on issues related to the production and consumption of art publishing. Formed around an ongoing, ad hoc residency program with international publishers, designers, artists, and booksellers, this series will take the form of weekly talks, workshops, and launches investigating alternative retail models, self-initiated design practices, and small scale publishing initiatives.

On Saturday, July 17 at 2pm, a closing workshop and discussion will be lead by Wendy Yao of Ooga Booga, Los Angeles.

Ooga Booga

Ooga Booga is an LA based book and clothing store focussed around a small, eclectic range of small press publications and zines. Started by Wendy Yao in 2004, Ooga Booga fosters a vibrant community of independent artists through its tiny Chinatown retail space and a series of local and international events and projects. Recent projects have included the Ooga Booga Reading Room at Swiss Institute, New York, and the Printer Resources for Independent Art Publishers.

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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.