Tropic Bound returns! Feb 6-9, 2025
Tropic Bound 2025
Paradise Plaza & Palm Court
151 NE 41 Street & 140 NE 39 Street, Miami, FL
at the Miami Design District
Addendum, at Palm Court
140 NE 39 Street, Miami, FL
Hours: Thurs, 3-8pm; Sat & Sun, 10am-1pm
Main Fair, at Paradise Plaza
151 NE 41 Street, Miami, FL
Hours: Fri & Sat, 12-6pm; Sun 12-4pmFebruary 6-9, 2025
Join us in the Magic City for the return of Tropic Bound International Artists’ Book Fair!
The second edition of Tropic Bound will feature over 90 exhibitors from 12 countries. The 2025 edition has expanded to include a new section: Addendum at Palm Court, highlighting the important work being created by independent book, magazine and art publishers who help widen and contextualize the conversations around books and art.
Miami is a special place. It is home to world class artists’ book collections, art museums, galleries, artist-run spaces and educational institutions – and Tropic Bound! It is also a welcoming winter wonderland with average temperatures of 75° F / 23° C and endless beaches, beautiful parks and gardens, diverse culinary experiences, and tropical vibes.
Schedule
Tropic Bound is a multi-day event and exhibition for artists’ book creators, dealers, publishers and collectors. Showcasing an international curated selection of exhibitors, Tropic Bound aims to present the highest quality and most diverse representation in the field of artists’ books.
Tropic Bound will feature an opening symposium, panel discussion, artist talks, and other opportunities to learn about the unique world of artists’ books.
FAIR HOURS / LOCATIONS:
Addendum:
Thurs, 3-8pm; Sat & Sun, 10am-1pm
Palm Court, 140 NW 39 Street, 3rd Floor
Main Fair:
Fri & Sat, 12-6pm; Sun 12-4pm
Main Fair: Paradise Plaza, 151 NW 41 Street, 3rd Floor
FULL SCHEDULE:
THURSDAY, Feb 6
10am-2pm: Shuttle Tours $
3pm: Addendum Opens (3pm-8pm) $
4-6pm: Symposium $
6-8pm: Welcome Party $
FRIDAY, Feb 7
11am: Tropic Bound Main Fair First Look (Member Hour)
12pm: Tropic Bound Main Fair Opens (12-6pm)
SATURDAY, Feb 8
10am: Addendum Opens (10am-1pm)
10:30am: Artist Talk, The Invisibility of Artists’ Books in Museums
11:15am: Artist Talk, Paper and Print as Puente: Cross-Border Collaborations between Mexico and the US
12pm: Tropic Bound Main Fair Opens (12-6pm)
SUNDAY, Feb 9
10am: Addendum Opens (10am-1pm)
10:30am: Artist Talk, Smoke & Mirrors: Using Stage Magic in Book Arts
11:15am: Artist Talk, Civic Publishing: This City is My Home
12pm: Tropic Bound Main Fair Opens (12-4pm)
Additional events to be announced
Special thanks to Tropic Bound 2025 sponsors, supporters and cultural partners: the Miami Design District, LogicArt Fine Art Services, University of Miami Libraries, Lisa B. Palley, The Kelmscott Bookshop, Vamp & Tramp Booksellers, Lux Mentis Booksellers, Salmon & Dulberg Dispute Resolution, AFAR Magazine, Bromer Booksellers, Abecedarian Artist’s Books, Carolyn Shattuck, Tonkinson Foundation, and private donors.
