Swiss National Library Bern, Switzerland, 2018

101 Contemporary Art Books
Parkett @ The Swiss National Library
March 2 - June 26, 2018

Parkett's exhibition at the Swiss National Library presents for the first time all 101 books alongside selected editions and artists' documents from the Parkett archives, showcasing the first comprehensive look at Parkett's 33-year time capsule and art archive.

From the exhibition’s intro text: “The first issue of Parkett is published in April 1984. The book series soon becomes one of the most important voices of contemporary art. Parkett provides a platform … forming a unique collection of art and criticism in the process. As a book and in the form of editions, Parkett brings world-class art into its readers‘ living room. The 101st and final print issue is published in December 2017. The Swiss National Library is presenting the series for the first time in its entirety, offering an insight into the last 34 years of contemporary art. The story of Parkett is one of global dialogue, digital transformation, art in book form and the book as art form. It connects reading on paper to searching in the digital library.”

View all exhibition pictures here

View a short exhibition video tour

Read the full announcment, published Feb. 26, 2018