OBEY ART SPACE: OFF PRINT PARIS

From Nov 6 to Nov 12, OBEY art space in Paris will host BOOK, an event imagined by artist @victorunwin , Parisian bookshop @cahiercentral , and independent publisher @kermesse.cool.

Cahier Central is a multifaceted platform dedicated to promoting and distributing independent publications. The project aims at supporting underrepresented contemporary artists and narratives. The idea developed into an overall approach to the industry — guiding visual artists and writers from ideation and publishing to sales.

Victor Unwin is an artist based in Paris, France. He began his career as a filmmaker and artistic director for various creative agencies, music labels and brands, mainly focusing on arts, fashion, music, and luxury. In 2020 he shifted to a more personal artistic practice, based on video experimentations, nonlinear narratives, acousmatic compositions and research-based sculptural production.

From a series of reality-fiction videos recorded on old VHS tapes, to a set of photographs engraved on black anodised aluminum slabs, Unwin finds meaning in the production processes of his works, waging materials as non-neutral sensorial links. In a dialogue between DIY techniques and new technologies, found footage and personal images, he develops an eclectic set of works aiming to tell stories and share feelings in unconventional ways.

Complementarily to his practice and in a way to keep record of his experimentations, Unwin has been developing an editorial approach through books, zines and other experimental editorial objects.

Kermesse is a publishing house focusing on contemporary creation. KERMESSE mainly does books, artist editions, and merch.

Don't overthink this. BOOK is, really, what it says it is. During six days, the whole space will propose a wide array of books, zines, vintage rarities, and artist editions selected by Victor Unwin. Art books, photo books, books on music, books on books — but also music on books, and merch on books. A soon-to-be-announced program of launches and talks will complete this six-day event.

Join us for the opening with drinks NOV 6 from 6-8pm. 

OBEY Art Space
40 Rue Étienne Marcel
Paris