The fair is taking place from May 10-12, 2024, at the Atelierhaus der Akademie der bildenden Künste Wien (Semperdepot) located at Lehargasse 6-8 in Vienna. Whether attending in-person or online, visitors can expect to be immersed in a vibrant atmosphere of creativity and passion for independent publishing.
Among the exhibitors at the Fanzineist Vienna Art Book & Zine Fair, there are some notable names such as Libro Arte (JP), Die Angewandte – Department of Drawing & Printmaking (AT), Kaunas Photography Gallery / Vilnius Art Academy (LT), Mangal Media (TR), Animal Bro (AT), Vienna Zines (AT), 51 Personae (CN), BL8D [‚blu: d] (EE), Ivy Zheyu Chen / UPON (USA), ist publishing (UA), Never Brush My Teeth (GR), Prostor (HR) and sululu (TW) will also be showcasing their works at the fair.
With 128 physical exhibitors and 26 online exhibitors from more than 30 countries, the Fanzineist Vienna Art Book & Zine Fair is a great opportunity for those who are interested in independent publishing to discover new works, meet like-minded individuals, and learn about the latest trends and developments in the field. Visitors can expect to see a diverse range of publications, including zines, artist books, comic books, graphic novels, and much more.
Ivy UPON 
Barb Abulashvili
In addition to the exhibitors, Fanzineist Vienna Art Book & Zine Fair will also offer a variety of events, including online exhibitions, talks, concerts, and workshops. These events will provide visitors with an opportunity to engage with the exhibitors and to learn more about the works on display. With so much to offer, Fanzineist Vienna Art Book & Zine Fair is an event not to be missed by anyone with an interest in independent publishing, art, and culture. Also, the fair will be hosting international art book & zine exhibitions as virtual and physical formats.
The public program consists of a workshop by Katya Craftsova -„ZUHAUSE“ , Deniz Beser – „In Zines We Trust – Zine Workshop“, Javier Lozano – „IT’S EASY IF YOU TRY – A collective experience of comic making“, „Writing Workshop“ – Editions by Kunsthalle Below + AG Minimales Reisen → Parallel protocols:participatory research + archiving of the everyday, talks by Hüseyin Serbes – „Post-Photocopy: Rethinking the Fanzine in the Age of Digital Production“, Letícia Vendrame – „Performance Art in Brazil“, Piera Isabella Bernamonti – Book Presentation, Efe Levent -„Book Presentation // Turtle Trainer“, Laura Nußbaumer – „Blackout Poetry Reading“, Wobby, Bernd Remsing – Poetry and Reading, performance of Narzsissy / Paul*A Helfritzsch as Drag Queen.
During the fair, visitors can enjoy a diverse lineup of DJ and music performances, including sets by Ueberparadis, Ali Riza Firat (Ohne Milch), YaNoMi, Evi Pribyl, [previously on:] Generation of Scum, RatPack: dj juhuli vs. dj ratriot, DJ Edo & Leo, Winamp Power, Quatsch mit SoSa, DIONYSOS WIZDOM THEATER, LA WASHA, Bipolar Penguins, Enesi M. and Turbodeli. Video presentations and screenings will feature international independent publishers and zinesters.
This year, visitors can explore Queer Quarter, a specially designated space tailored for LGBTQIA+ attendees to effortlessly explore and discover queer art books and zines at Fanzineist Vienna. Queer Quarter is organized in collaboration with Gay45.eu. Fanzineist Vienna Art Book & Zine Fair is physical + online and open to the public. Also, the fair will take place across different platforms like on Fanzineist.com, Youtube, and Instagram. The full schedule and details are on fanzineist.com. The full schedule and details are on fanzineist.com.
Fanzineist Vienna Art Book & Zine Fair 2024
Date: May 10-12, 2024
Address: Semperdepot, Atelierhaus Akademie der bildenden Künste Wien, Lehárgasse 6-8, 1060 Vienna
Free Entrance
Visiting hours:
10 May: 16:00 to 21:00 // Party until 23:30
11 May: 13:00 to 20:00 // Party until 23:00
12 May: 12:00 to 19:00
Fanzineist Vienna Party 11 May 2024 22:00 – 05:30
Address: Celeste, Hamburgerstraße 18, 1050 Vienna