From 30th August – 1st September, over 110 local and international publishers, artists, booksellers, and galleries from around the world gathered for the 6th BOOKED: Hong Kong Art Book Fair, held at the JC Contemporary Building in Tai Kwun, Central.
There were numerous live art performances, workshops, talks, and opportunities to meet authors and publishers from all walks of life, and gain insight into the publishing of art books.
“It has been a very busy 3 days and the response from the visitors has been amazing!” exclaims Beatrix Pang, a publisher from Small Tune Press. On display in their booth is an impressive spread of books that feature or are authored by migrants, and most of these publications are included in a specially curated online resource called The Migrant Workers’ Library.
They collect, curate, and present books and zines that showcase authentic narratives and voices – covering all kinds of creative outlets such as personal writings, poetry, photography, and drawings – created by migrant workers, to challenge stereotypes and promote a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable society.
Maria Nemy Lou Rocio of The Migrant Writers of Hong Kong and Leeh Ann Hidalgo of Lensational were also there to help promote their latest collaboration with Small Tune Press, Ingat: An Anthology of Works by Migrant Domestic Worker Creatives in Hong Kong, a collection of creative writing, poetry, photography and visual art by members of their groups (Ingat was earlier featured in issue 15 of Pangyao magazine).
Looking at all the publications and works on the Small Tune Press booth, you can feel the love and care that went into each piece, and how much time and energy was put into everything to be able to share the colourful stories from one of the most vulnerable yet vibrant communities in Hong Kong.
Visit The Migrant Workers Library:
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