Printed Matter

For more than four decades, Printed Matter has championed artists from New York and beyond. Founded in 1976 by a group of individuals working in the arts, including artist Sol LeWitt and art critic Lucy R. Lippard, the nonprofit bookstore was established in response to the growing interest in publications created by artists. With more and more artists incorporating the book format into their creative practice, the Printed Matter team began to distribute and promote artists’ books and related publications and has continued to do some from their 11th Avenue store, which operates as bookstore, gallery, and artist organization. Beyond that, Printed Matter is a hub for the creative set to gather and appreciate the medium.