Mooi Marginaal: An Exhibition of 50 Exceptional Prints and Unique Book Arts

This exhibition showcases 'Mooi Marginaal. 50 bijzondere druksels', featuring 50 unique and exceptional prints selected by a jury. These marginal print works, often produced by amateur printers and bookbinders in small, non-commercial editions, highlight diverse texts, materials, and techniques from both historical and modern methods.

The exhibition 'Mooi Marginaal. 50 bijzondere druksels' presents a curated selection of 50 outstanding marginal print works from the Netherlands and Flanders. These pieces represent the often economically unviable but artistically rich output of amateur printers, hand bookbinders, and enthusiasts who create beautifully crafted books and booklets in limited editions. The term 'marginalia' refers to works produced at the edges of the conventional printing trade, characterized by unique artistic choices in text, paper, typography, and illustration, often made by a single creator. The production of these marginal prints utilizes a wide range of methods, from traditional industrial heritage materials like wooden and lead letters with vintage presses to modern techniques such as Riso printing and digital printing. Each carefully finished work reflects the maker's distinct vision, covering themes from seasons and nature to poetry and stories that might otherwise go unheard. The exhibition offers a compelling overview of the creativity flourishing in the margins of the printing world over the past two years, with a catalog available for purchase detailing all the featured works.

The exhibition is located on the side wing of the Janskerk. Further details on admission or ticketing are not specified on this page, but a catalog of the exhibited works is available for purchase for €15.