Tucson Festival of Books

Laura Russell

Laura Russell is a photographer and book artist creating hand-bound, limited-edition artist books. Her work captures the vernacular—hand-painted signs, weathered storefronts, cultural artifacts—to tell stories about our culture and our communities. Her books are in major collections, including SF MoMA, Baylor University, Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, and the Hyundai Museum in South Korea. Laura is the founder of 23 Sandy Gallery, which is now located in Santa Fe. She currently lives in Tucson.

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Communities: Arizona Author, Tucsonan

Scheduled events:

Arizona Book Artists and the National Museum of Women in the Arts

Located in the heart of Washington, DC, the National Museum of Women in the Arts advocates for better representation of women artists and serves as a vital center for thought leadership. In this session, meet four Arizona women artists to watch who incorporate book art into their practice.

Student Union Sabino (Seats 87)

Sat, Mar 14, 4:00 pm - 4:55 pm
Fine Arts / Photography
Signing area: Sales & Signing - UA Campus Store (Mall) (following presentation)

Panelists: Heather Green, Daniella Napolitano, Elizabeth Pineda, Laura Russell
Moderator: Shelley Cohn
Sponsors: Session made possible courtesy of Joan and Adrian Van Loozenoord, Zibby Media