Artwork
Card back cover for Slimvolume
Card back cover for Slimvolume is a print by Åbäke. It dates from 2007 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This print is the back cover of the Slimvolume publication, a project by the collective Åbäke, created in 2007. It lists artists and works included in the collection, along with project details.
Subject & Meaning
The design resembles a mock invitation or program, featuring a mix of famous and lesser-known figures, with a list of names alongside titles and phrases, and blank spaces for signatures.
Technique & Style
The layout is simple, with text printed in black ink, arranged in a clean and orderly manner, evoking a guest list or catalog of ideas.
History & Provenance
The Slimvolume project was produced by Åbäke in 2007, with this back cover serving as a functional element, featuring a foldable tab to secure the publication.
Artist & collection
Artist
Åbäke is a transdisciplinary graphic design collective, founded in 2000 by Patrick Lacey (British), Benjamin Reichen (French), Kajsa Ståhl (Swedish) and Maki Suzuki (French) in London, England, after meeting at the Royal College of Art.
