May 26 – May 30, 2027

Don’t miss this event throughout the DC area focused on the book as a work of art. There will be exhibitions, lectures, and other programming surrounding these highlights:

CODEX as Catalyst: From the Collections of Mary Austin, Duke Collier, and Dan Logan
This exhibition is made up of pairings of works from three individual collectors, creating dynamic conversations between contemporary artists’ books, fine press books, and historic works that feature stunning examples of the book arts. At the Mason Exhibitions Arlington (George Mason University).

CODEX as Catalyst: Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections
This exhibition is made up of pairings of works from the Georgetown University Library’s Special Collections. These pairings create dynamic conversations between contemporary artists’ books, fine press books, and historic works that feature stunning examples of the book arts.

CODEX as Catalyst: Works from the Library of Congress
Pairings from this collection, in particular, will illustrate how the book as a work of art appears throughout art history and how historic examples inspire contemporary artists and publishers working in the field today.