This edition revolves around a new initiative: Fotoboekenweek, which will officially launch during the Fotodok Book Talk at Tivoli in Utrecht the following day, Wednesday the 25th. Fotoboekenweek is an open call from Fotodok, inviting everyone in the Netherlands with a connection to the photobook to make themselves heard and seen.

Such connections certainly exist in The Hague—for instance, through the Photography department at the KABK. Or through one of tonight’s speakers, Sybren Kuiper, better known as '-SYB-', who has designed an impressive series of photobooks. He typically prefers to work quietly, engaging in one-on-one dialogues with the creators themselves, so he is not often seen in the public eye. However, Zefir7 has managed to persuade him to share and discuss some of his book designs with our audience.

Our other speaker is Talita Vigínia, a Brazilian based in Ravenna, Italy, who also has ties to The Hague, having completed the Master’s program Non-Linear Narrative at the KABK. Together with her partner, Walter Costa, she now runs 'Tiratura'—a space dedicated to image education, editorial design and Risograph printing. She will explore the realm of the Brazilian photobook.

We are delighted that these speakers allow us to present a broad spectrum: from intimate stories to grand themes, from self-published to major publishing projects, from Risograph to offset printing, and from the Old World to the New. We hope it all fits into our venue—first-come, first-served.

Tickets

Free entrance. There is a limited number of seats. First come, first serve. Doors open 19.30 hrs, start presentations 20.00 hrs.

BNO members get a free drink at the BNO Zefir7 evenings!