In its 15th edition, the TOKYO ART BOOK FAIR (TABF) will, for the first time, be held over two separate weeks. Each week will feature a different lineup of exhibitors, further establishing the fair as a key platform for the global art publishing community in all its diversity.
The ninth installment of the “GUEST COUNTRY” program, which spotlights the publishing culture of a particular country or region, focuses on Italy. The exhibitions, based on the books YES YES YES Revolutionary Press in Italy 1966–1977, a collection of newspapers, magazines, pamphlets, and ephemera produced in Italy between 1966 and 1977, and OUT OF THE GRID: Italian Zine 1978–2006, a critical survey of Italian zines published from 1978 to 2006, explores the history of independent publishing in Italy. The program will also include Marchette, an exhibition focusing on the relationship between corporations and publishing in Italian design, as well as a showcase by Corraini—a publisher known for its many picture books by Bruno Munari, Enzo Mari, and Ettore Sottsass.
Other highlights include a photography exhibition by Takashi Homma, featuring portraits of refugees across the world and photos of things each of them considers precious, and an archival presentation by Pace Gallery showcasing invitations, catalogues, and other printed materials from past exhibitions. In keeping with the Christmas season, the “BOOK WRAPPING CORNER” will offer a special wrapping service using original wrapping paper designed by Bruno Munari, Norio Nakamura, and David Horvitz. The fair will also present a range of programs, including talks, workshops, book signings, live performances, the kids’ area “PLAYGROUND,” the community initiative “NEIGHBORS,” and special booths by Sigma, New Balance, Museum of Imaginary Narrative Arts, Bang & Olufsen Japan, and BEAMS CULTUART.
As a platform where many small communities intersect across cultures and languages, TABF continues to explore the evolving landscape and possibilities of art publishing with all those involved.
Dates:
Week 1
Dates: 12:00-19:00, December 11 (Thu), 2025 Last Admission: 18:30
11:00-18:00, December 12 (Fri) -14 (Sun), 2025 Last Admission: 17:30
Week 2
Dates: 12:00-19:00, December 19 (Fri), 2025 Last Admission: 18:30
11:00-18:00, December 20 (Sat) – 21 (Sun), 2025 Last Admission: 17:30
Venue: Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo
Address: 4-1-1 Miyoshi, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0022
Official website: https://tokyoartbookfair.com/
Admission: Online ticket (date and time designated) — General: ¥1,000 + ¥165 online booking fee (tax included) *Free for elementary school students and younger.
※Same-day ticket: ¥1,200 (available until 16:00 each day; sales end once sold out). A limited number of same-day tickets will be available.
*Additional admission fees are required for some events.
Ticket sales will start at 12:00 on November 20th (Thu).
Details will be announced on the official website and SNS.
＜Exhibition Area＞ Organized by the Tokyo Art Book Fair, Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo operated by Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture
＜Exhibitor Booth Area＞ Organized by the Tokyo Art Book Fair with Special cooperation by the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo operated byTokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture
Main Sponsor: Sigma
Sponsor: Square, TOKYU CORPORATION, New Balance Japan, Inc., Bang & Olufsen, BEAMS CULTUART, Hakko Bijutsu, Shiba Park Hotel
Cooperation: L PACK., Nordisk, NORDISK CAMP SUPPLY STORE, Blackmagic Design, Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Tokyo, KODOMONOBUNKA-FUKYUKYOUKAI CO., LTD., Woset, DOCU, DESIGNTIDE TOKYO, tokyobike
