From creating and making etchings at an Italian-inspired ‘Print Kitchen’, to exploring the role of First Nations design, and examining historical and contemporary publishing practices, the 2023 Melbourne Art Book Fair offers audiences the opportunity to discover some of the world’s best independent publishers, art book makers, authors, galleries and more.

Curated by the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) as part of Melbourne Design Week, 18 to 28 May, and celebrating Melbourne’s status as a UNESCO City of Literature, the 2023 Melbourne Art Book Fair features a diverse program of workshops, talks, symposiums, readings, performances, exhibitions, and launches at venues across Victoria.