BABE 2011

Few weeks ago, we went to the new edition of the Bristol Artists Book Event (BABE). Spread over all Arnolfini's floors, more than 80 international artists bookmakers, dealer and small presses presented traditionallly made hand-produced books as well as new format of publishing from luxurious one-off books to zines. Artists use many methods to produce these books, from screenprint, letterpress, etching, litho and woodcut to more modern techniques.


Havn't resisted to this Korean mini books pack from 8 different artists found at Francis Van Maele's shop (Red Fox press with many books available, also from Antic-Ham), and this handmade sketchbook by Owl&Lion from Edinburgh.

Photos Grey Lemon

PS: Talking about books, the Hay Book Festival is happening this weekend (until the 5th of June) in Hay-On-Wye (Wales).

Team extension!

Few weeks ago, a new Grey Lemon collaborator is born!!


I did not plan to be away (well from the blog) that much... I'd like to thank you for the messages I've received and for still visiting during this break.

More coming soon!!

Page de Pub #13

Valentine typewriter for Olivetti, 1969 - Ettore Sottsass

Happy Valentine!

Drawing with Scissors

Actuellement à la RWA sont exposées 35 lithographies des fameux papiers découpés de Matisse, réalisés à la fin de sa vie, les 4 dernières années.

Matisse - Décoration, Masques (détail) - 1953

Il utilisait de grands aplats peints à la gouache dans lesquels, le maître de la couleur, découpait des formes abstraites ou figuratives, créant et répétant les motifs.

Matisse - Représentation Végétale - 1952
& Fleurs de Neige - 1951

"Le papier découpé me permet de dessiner dans la couleur, pour moi il s'agit d'une simplication. Au lieu de tracer des contours et d'y installer de la couleur (...) Ce n'est pas un départ mais un aboutissement." - H. Matisse

Matisse - Décoration, Fruits (détail) - 1953

The Southbank Center touring exhibition "Matisse: Drawing with Scissors" can be seen at the RWA until the 6th of February.

Welcome in 2011!

I wish you a Very Happy New Year!!
Full of Light, Colours, Creativity, Love and Joy!!

Photo Grey Lemon

Très Bonne Année à tous!!