DABF25: Omitted Provisions
05 — 14 December 2025
A print installation designed to accompany the collaborative publication, State, in Relation, on view in the Atrium for the duration of Dublin Art Book Fair.
Events
DABF25 Commission: Austin Hearne, 'Terrible Certainty'
05 — 14 December 2025
For DABF25: Flock, Austin Hearne’s commissioned artwork takes us on a tangent, reminding us of the importance of subcultures, where people flock to find solace.
DABF25 x NIVAL | Group pages
05 — 14 December 2025
The National Irish Visual Arts Library (NIVAL) have a creative corner at this year's DABF where you can take time to join the ‘Flock’ and create a page for an artist book anytime throughout the Fair.
DABF25 | HeART of Gaza
05 — 14 December 2025
HeART of Gaza will sell and showcase a selection of prints from it's international travelling exhibition of children's art at DABF in aid of art workshop and therapeutic assistance provision for the children of Gaza.
DABF25 Book Launch | Of Peras and Apeiron: ends and infinity
11 December 2025, 5pm
Artist John Beattie in conversation with Francis Halsall and Belinda Quirke to discuss their book and the recent exhibition they curated at Solstice Arts Centre.
DABF25 Curator’s Talk | Of Human Flocks & Other Species
12 December 2025, 5-6pm
Writers Darran Anderson and Cathy Sweeney and artist Isabel Nolan discuss the theme flock with DABF25 Guest Curator Dr. Selina Guinness.
DABF25 Workshop | Zine Formats
13 December 2025, 11.30am-1pm
Expand your knowledge of zine-making practices and experiment with formats with visual artist, bookbinder and arts facilitator Elize de Beer.
DABF25 Talk | Cut and Paste: Community, Collaboration and Zine Festivals in Ireland Today
13 December 2025, 2–3pm
A chance to hear from zine fair organisers from across Ireland as they come together for a round table discussion hosted by Rita Hynes.
DABF25 Publisher's Talk | Exhibiting for Multiple Senses
13 December 2025, 4-5pm
Join author and editor Eva Fotiadi and contributing author Renata Pękowska to discuss multisensory encounters with art and the publication Exhibiting for Multiple Senses: Art and Curating for Sensory-Diverse Bodies.
DABF25 Book Launch | State, in Relation
14 December 2025, 4pm
A panel discussion and readings to mark the launch of State, in Relation, a collaborative publication exploring encounters with the state in an Irish context.