VOLUMES is a non-profit organisation and collective which was created in Zürich in 2013 to support the local and international DIY-facet of art publishing and introduce it to a larger audience in Switzerland. Operating in various locations, the organisation’s main event is an eponymous book fair which takes place annually in Zürich at the end of November. The fair showcases the production of local and international independent publishers as well as self-editing artists who use small means of production. Exploring the creativity gravitating around the practices of independent art publishing, the event also offers to the visitor a series of experiences such as performances, workshops, talks, projections and book exhibitions. VOLUMES is also building an archive of art books and zines which are both collected and donated. The collection is showcased online and curated sections are exhibited within exhibitions, fairs, workshops or presentations.

http://www.volumeszurich.ch/

Patrizia Mazzei
Art Historian born and based in Zürich (MA at University of Zurich).
Professor of Art History at Liceo Artistico in Zürich and gallery assistant at the Art Space Dienstgebäude.
Writes exhibition texts for various art spaces and conducts private guided tours.

Anne-Laure Franchette
French born based in Zürich. Studied Fine Arts, Art History and Ethnology in France and the UK (MA at Paris X, France and MMU, UK).
Opened a series of creative pop up shops, curated exhibitions in alternative spaces while in the UK.
Creates installations and embroideries. Publishes zines. Initiator of the Zürich Art Space Guide and of Volumes, Independent Publishing Fair.
http://www.annelaurefranchette.com