Aileen Bassis
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I created work for a really wonderful project created by poet Beau Beausoleil,
"Al-Mutanabbi Starts Here". “Al-Mutanabbi Street Starts Here” is an exhibition of
261 artist books made by 260 international artists/artist teams from 24
countries. These books were made to reflect upon the March 5, 2007 car-bomb
attack that took place in Al-Mutanabbi Street, the ancient street of booksellers,
poets and writers, located at the literary and cultural heart of Baghdad, Iraq. The
collection of artists’ books reflects both the targeted attack on this street of the
booksellers as well as the ultimate futility of those who try to erase thought. This
project is both a lament and a commemoration of the singular power of words.  
More info about this project is posted here.
Two of my book pieces are on exhibit in Hungary:
"Fifth International Artists’ Book Exhibition 2013"
The King  Saint Stephen Museum, in collaboration with
the City Gallery Deák Collection in Székesfehérvár, Hungary
May 18th - October 2013
My altered book "Lithuanian Phrase Book"












will be on display in:
"Bound and Unbound II"
a juried altered book exhibition at University Libraries, Univ. of South Dakota
Vermillion, South Dakota, on display from
August 28 - December 20, 2013. Reception on November 1, 2013.
My unique artist's book, "In Denmark," is in the show:
"A Time in Arcadia"
a special collaboration between Curious Matter Gallery, Jersey City, NJ and
the Jersey City Free Public Library. My book is on display at the main library,
May 19 - June 23, 2013