LA Art Book Fair 2026

The LA Art Book Fair at the Geffen Contemporary at MOCA is the largest event of its kind in the United States, attracting over 35,000 visitors across three days each fall. Run by Printed Matter, the art publishing nonprofit, the fair brings together over 300 exhibitors from around the world presenting artist books, zines, catalogs, periodicals, and experimental publications in a museum setting. The fair operates across the full Geffen Contemporary floor in Little Tokyo, transforming the former industrial space into a labyrinthine marketplace where international publishers sit beside individual artists selling hand-bound chapbooks. Admission is free for the general public on Saturday and Sunday. A VIP preview on Friday evening provides early access for collectors and industry professionals. Beyond the fair floor, the LA Art Book Fair hosts readings, performances, discussions, and signings featuring artists whose work is available at the event. Located at 152 N Central Ave in downtown Los Angeles's Little Tokyo neighborhood, the Geffen Contemporary is accessible via the Metro A Line (Little Tokyo/Arts District Station). Street parking available on weekends. This is one of the most significant cultural events in Los Angeles each year and the defining gathering for anyone who cares about art publishing, independent press, and visual culture at the intersection of art and design.