Now in season five, Artists’ Books Unshelved is an ongoing video series hosted by artist and educator Yuka Petz. Artists’ Books Unshelved takes viewers directly into the pages, techniques, and perspectives from selected works in the Cynthia Sears Artists’ Books Collection. Informed by research and interviews, Artists’ Books Unshelved offers an intimate viewing that highlights the artists’ vision and process.

Tune in on our YouTube and Facebook pages at 11am on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month for a new episode!

New videos posted on Facebook and YouTube every 1st & 3rd Saturdays of the month at 11an. All previous episodes are available to watch at any time.

Header Image: Mare Blocker (Seattle), Hell’s Carousel: The Merry-Go-Round of Bad Behavior, 1999, Cloth-covered custom clamshell cover with flame design in relief; accordion with signatures, piano hinge binding, hidden flame design on the ‘spine’; wood closure topped with a flag; cloth covered boards with collaged title; gouache and ink, hand-cut, closed 6.375”w x 9”h x 1”d; open 13”dia, unique, Cynthia Sears Artists’ Books Collection, photo by Laura Zander.