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Motto Storefront: Working Format

July 10, 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 10 at 2pm, Abi Huynh and Ross Milne of Working Format share a historical context surrounding bespoke type design in North America and Europe.

About Working Format

Working Format is a graphic design studio founded by Ross Milne, Grace Partridge, and Abi Huynh based in Vancouver, Canada. Working Format exhibits a project-specific working process that has produced a diverse body of work that includes type design, signage, identity and printed matter. The studio has received numerous distinctions including recognition from The Best Dutch Books, Graphex 2008 and 2010, Coupe, Alcuin Society and Salazar awards.

News and Events Archives

  1. Unter dem Motto  2010-09-03
  2. International Chilliwack Biennial  2010-07-28
  3. Motto Storefront: Ooga Booga  2010-07-17
  4. Motto Storefront: Working Format  2010-07-10
  5. Motto Storefront: Metahaven  2010-07-03
  6. Motto Storefront: Oscar Tuazon  2010-06-26
  7. Motto Storefront: Andjeas Ejiksson  2010-06-19
  8. Motto Storefront: Avalanche Launch and Screening  2010-06-05
  9. Motto Storefront: Rob Giampietro  2010-05-29
  10. Motto Storefront: Stuart Bailey  2010-05-22
  11. Motto Storefront  2010-05-15
  12. John C. Welchman on Paul McCarthy’s Pirate Project  2010-04-28
  13. David Horvitz Artist Talk  2010-04-27
  14. Mark Manders: Window with Fake Newspapers and Traducing Ruddle  2010-02-12
  15. Getting Something Into One's Head  2010-01-29
  16. Autogestion Book Launch  2009-11-24
  17. Fillip Library and Reading Room Launch  2009-08-26
  18. Fillip Summer Sale  2009-07-10
  19. Corinn Gerber of Passenger Books  2009-06-04
  20. Stockholm and Berlin Launches  2009-05-07
  21. David Horvitz of ASDF  2009-04-25
  22. Montréal Launch and Collaboration  2009-04-19
  23. Issue Nine Vancouver Launch  2009-03-28
  24. Judgment and Contemporary Art Criticism  2009-02-27
  25. Fillip Review Panel: February 2009  2009-02-13
  26. The Apartment Inhabits the Fillip Studio  2008-12-05
  27. Vancouver Launch of Two Artist Multiples  2008-12-05
  28. Nick Thurston of Information as Material  2008-11-02
  29. Rotterdam Dialogues: The Critics  2008-10-09
  30. Fillip Review Panel: October 2008  2008-10-01

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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.