LACY SOTO | DATE 5/9/2026

Join us for the LA Art Book Fair 2026!

Join Artbook at Hauser & Wirth Los Angeles Bookstore August 7–10, 2026, in Booth E12 at Printed Matter's LA Art Book Fair. Artbook is pleased to partner with DelMonico Books, co-hosting Classroom Talk book signings in Booth E13.

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EVENTS & SIGNINGS

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SOMEDAY IS NOW: THE ART AND LEGACY OF CORITA KENT
Juliette Bellocq and Andrea Bowers in conversation with Ian Berry
Saturday, May 9
3–4 PM: LAABF Classroom Talk
4:30 PM: Book Signing, DelMonico Books Booth E13

This program celebrates the second edition of Someday is Now: The Art of Corita Kent, a comprehensive monograph on the work of Corita Kent, copublished by DelMonico Books and Tang Museum at Skidmore College. After years out of print, the publication returns as a vibrant showcase of prints and ephemera spanning all phases of Kent’s career, reaffirming her significance as an artist, educator, and social justice advocate. Someday is Now is enriched by select writings by Kent herself, interviews with former students and collaborators, and reflections from a wide range of contributors in the field. This program brings together a panel of artists and curators to discuss broader themes in the publication, offering commentary on Kent’s artwork and its everlasting impact. Presented by Artbook / DelMonico / Tang Museuem / Corita Art Center.

Register here.

RON FINLEY: THE GANGSTA GARDENER
Sunday, May 10
4 PM: Book Signing, DelMonico Books Booth E13
5 PM: LAABF Classroom Artists' Talk

Ron Finley—visionary designer, humanitarian and artist—has changed the perception of concrete spaces using only a seed and a shovel. Known as the "Gangsta Gardener," Finley's transformative work in South Central Los Angeles, has redefined what it means to grow food and regenerate communities. His gardening initiative through the Ron Finley Project reclaims and redesigns neglected urban spaces such as abandoned lots, traffic medians, and curb strips, enabling Finley to bring fresh, organic produce to food deserts, while also sparking local and international movements toward food sovereignty and communal reciprocity. In connection with the book, Ron Finley: The Gangsta Gardener, published as part of the Hammer Museum exhibition, Breath(e): Toward Climate and Social Justice, Finley will chronicle his community work, illuminating how he encourages underserved communities to take charge of their own self-determination. He will also build on critical and timely questions around climate change and its inescapable intersection with issues of equity and social justice. Presented by Artbook & DelMonico Books.

Register here.

LA Art Book Fair
Artbook Booth E12 / DelMonico Books Booth E13
ArtCenter College of Design
South Campus
950 S. Raymond Ave
Pasadena, CA 91105

HOURS
Thursday, May 7: Opening Night, 6–9 PM, $30
Friday, May 8: 11 AM–7 PM, $8
Saturday, May 9: 11 AM–7 PM, $8
Sunday, May 10: 11 AM–6 PM, Free

Ticketing information here.