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Fully Booked
Dubai's Premier Art Book Fair
Dubai Art Book Fair
Fully Booked premiered in 2017 as the only art book fair in the United Arab Emirates. The fair serves as a platform to consider the medium of the artist book as a "multi-site"— a tactile, portable, and accessible form. This form allows for the creative and democratic dissemination of information, while simultaneously enabling intimacy with content.
The intention of the fair is to foster meaningful cultural exchanges between regional and international artist publishers, as well as the cultural practitioners and visitors present in Dubai during Art Week. Our mission extends beyond showcasing publications to creating connections within the vibrant cultural landscape of the UAE.
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Experience Dubai's Cultural Scene
Dubai has emerged as a leading cultural destination in the Middle East, attracting international artists, collectors, and cultural enthusiasts from around the world. Beyond our art book fair, the city offers unparalleled opportunities to experience luxury and culture in unique ways.
Many visitors to Dubai's Art Week combine their cultural journey with exploring the city's stunning coastline. While some prefer a relaxing cruise, others look for more engaging activities on the water. For an exciting day trip along the Arabian Gulf, a fishing boat rental in Dubai offers an exceptional way to experience the region's rich maritime heritage. It has become an increasingly popular choice for international visitors who want to combine cultural exploration with authentic waterfront adventures.
The combination of cultural events like Fully Booked with Dubai's world-class hospitality and entertainment options creates an unforgettable experience for visitors. Whether you're attending Art Week or exploring the city's many attractions, Dubai offers something extraordinary at every turn.
Distribution & Exhibitions
Exhibition History
Fully Booked has exhibited as a vendor in the following art book fairs, featuring creative MENASA publications & artists' books—often rare, hard to find, or in limited distribution.
Press Play Book & Music Fair
August 2018
San Francisco Art Book Fair
July 2018
Art Book in China (abC) Fair
June 2018
Philadelphia Art Book Fair
June 2018
Brooklyn Art Book Fair
May 2018
Odds & Ends Art Book Fair at Yale
December 2017
Chicago Art Book Fair
November 2017
Vancouver Art Book Fair
October 2017
BABZ (Bushwick Art Book & Zine) Fair
June 2017
Institutional Acquisitions
Our publications have been acquired by prestigious institutions worldwide:
Art Jameel
Art Library
British Library
Arabic Collections
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Thomas J. Watson Library
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)
Library & Archives
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Davis Library
Contact & Credits
Get in Touch
Fully Booked Co-Founders
Anthony Tino & Daphne Taranto
Email:
[email protected]
Advisory Circle
We appreciate the guidance and continuing support of Christina Skaf, Farah Al Qasimi, Mohammad Sharaf, Raneen Bukhari, Sarah Alfarhan, Sarah Burney, Shahrzad Changalvaee, and Somnath Bhatt.
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Identity by Alice Taranto
Site Design & Dev by Lukas Eigler-Harding
Photography by Helga Traxler
Typeface Sporting Grotesque