Spookstad meets Valiz! Come to Athenaeum Boekhandel on Tuesday 28 April for a conversation about war, art, and activism, with Arthur Berkhout, Pascal Gielen and Lara Khaldi. Moderated by Alina Lupu. For info and tickets go to: lnkd.in/eHk66TQX @athenaeum.nl

New book! Now available! 'Trauma and Affect: (Mis)Understanding Pain in Art and Culture' by Ernst van Alphen. We will launch the book in June at SPUI25, Amsterdam. Sign up for our newsletter to be notified about the launch date: lnkd.in/e-32tmgY Order 'Trauma and Affect': lnkd.in/eQfbgJ72

There are still seats available for tomorrow's programme 'Smooth Amsterdam' at SPUI25! Make sure that you sign up before heading out into the smooth streets of Amsterdam to SPUI25: lnkd.in/eYSYiDYB

Now also accessible to the Chinese reading population worldwide!

What happens when the city becomes 'too perfect'? On Tuesday 14 April René Boer will be discussing the current situation in Amsterdam with a panel at SPUI25! Sign up here: lnkd.in/eYSYiDYB

What a start at Biennale Exemplaire! It's Valiz's first time in Metz and we are overwhelmed by how enthusiastic you are about our publications! The stock is getting low 😬 We will definitely come back ❤️

This Saturday evening, Darkness draws us into the Amstelpark, inviting us to listen and learn from it as we engage in a practice inspired by the Norse sitting ritual ‘udesidning.’ Will you join us? For details go to: lnkd.in/eHVAsxmV

Interested in the expanding role of graphic designers? Come to Pakhuis de Zwijger tonight! Very last spots available! Sign up here: lnkd.in/eFS7fpRQ

Looking back on a thought-provoking afternoon about 'In the Absence of Bombs', with Sruti Bala, Lara Khaldi, Pascal Gielen and Christa-Maria Lerm Hayes. Couldn't make it? Subscribe to our newsletter and we'll keep you posted about upcoming events: valiz.nl/schrijf-je-i...

We had an amazing time at It's a Book in Leipzig last weekend! 📚 Thanks to @hgbleipzig.bsky.social and open book society e.V. for organizing the fair, and to everyone who came by to say hi. See you again next year! 👋

We are happy to announce our partnership with @cimammuseums.bsky.social! From now on members can enjoy a discount on our books (see the CIMAM website). In addition, CIMAM will be highlighting our books, starting with an interview about 'In the Absence of Bombs'. Read interview: lnkd.in/erTzqMUa

Invitation to 'With Darkness: a (Slow) listening session'🦇 On the 28th of March, we venture into the Amstelpark after darkness has fallen, feeling into invitations from beings and energies that make themselves known only under the cover of night. Will you join us? For info: lnkd.in/esfqdQKg

It is always exciting to see where our books end up. For example here, in the decolonial library of the recently refurbished Kartini room, formerly the VOC room at the UvA Bushuis. Article about the Kartini room and the art works: lnkd.in/ej7u4JKa View 'Mix & Stir': lnkd.in/e5D8RRdm

Must see: 'Love shit', the first museum solo-exhibition of Verena Blok at Foam, Amsterdam. The exhibition delves into the complexities of womanhood and reproductive justice through a deeply personal yet politically charged lens. And, don't forget to visit their lovely bookshop at the end..

At the office we love to chat about our favourite books. Now that Women's Day is approaching, we'd like to open up the conversation. What is your favourite book, written by a woman?

On Wednesday 11 March, Lotte Lara Schröder will give a talk about her process of designing our PLURAL series (second image onwards) during a new event of Letterspace Amsterdam at the Oedipus Craft Space. Feel free to join! More info and RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/tickets-nr...

On 19 March (16 -17.30) Pascal Gielen, Sruti Bala and more tba will dive into our new title 'In the Absence of Bombs' at the Universiteitstheater. Drinks and books will be available afterwards. RSVP via [email protected] More info: valiz.nl/en/activitie... Pictures by Greg Van Osselaer

We look back on an eventful launch of 'Slow Technology Reader' at Looiersgracht 60, with a talk between book contributors Gleb(s) Maiboroda and Camila Sposati, moderated by Carolyn F. Strauss.. And a durational weaving performance! About the book: lnkd.in/ejT4yCTE

Out now: 'In the Absence of Bombs', edited by Pascal Gielen and Bahia Shehab Find your copy (in the shopwindow!) at Athenaeum in Amsterdam or visit the lecture at deSingel in Antwerp on Wednesday 25 February. View event details: lnkd.in/e3W7a475 Purchase book: athenaeumscheltema.nl/a/pascal-gie...

23 februari verschijnt de Engelstalige essaybundel In the Absence of Bombs: Art, War, and Silence, samengesteld door Pascal Gielen en Bahia Shehab. Wij mogen Pascal Gielens ‘Van de rand van de wereld spuwen’ voorpubliceren: athenaeumscheltema.n...

Next Monday 23 Feb. we will release 'In the Absence of Bombs', edited by Pascal Gielen and Bahia Shehab. For those who are curious: @athenaeum.nl has pre-published the Dutch version of the article 'Spitting Off the Edge of the World'. Read article: lnkd.in/ek4njH9n Pre-order book: lnkd.in/eHeGj8mW

We are happy to present ‘BODIES OF SLOW TECHNOLOGY’ the launch for Slow Technology Reader, by Carolyn F. Strauss. When: Thursday 19 February, 5.30-8 Where: Looiersgracht 60, Amsterdam To RSVP please email at [email protected] View full programme: www.looiersgracht60.org/calendar/eve...

Now released: Our 2026 folder! 👉 heyzine.com/flip-book/b4... Would you like to review a book, organize an event with us, have an author over in your bookstore or museum, or whatever your creative mind comes up with, do not hesitate to inquire about the possibilities via [email protected].

Want to know what fungi can teach us about relationships, both with the more-than-human world and among ourselves? Read Material Times! This Czech magazine published a wonderful interview with the author of 'Let's Become Fungal!'. Read the article👇 www.materialtimes.com/articles/les...

'A manifesto for a slower, more conscious, and freer technology, capable of imagining equitable futures open to possibilities so far overlooked. An invigorating—almost therapeutic—read.' - Emanuele Quinz 'Slow' has been included in the Domus list of books!☺️ View list 👉 lnkd.in/e_BGzaBk

OPEN CALL for design assignments! We invite design professionals to share new ways of knowing, teaching and co-creating for an edited volume about contemporary design education. Results of selection are anticipated to be published in 2027. More info👇️ valiz.nl/en/activitie...

The Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo is about to open its doors for the second weekend of the Tokyo Art Book Fair. Tomorrow you will find our colleague Jesse in the exhibition space area at stall 433. Feel free to come and have a look! 👇️ tokyoartbookfair.com/en/

Tomorrow the Dublin Art Book Fair launches it's 15th edition. Part talk, part tour, guest curator Selina Guinness will introduce her chosen theme for this year’s Fair: Flock 🐑 This will also be the first look for visitors at what's on offer. Temple Bar will represent our books ☺️! 👉 lnkd.in/eQBwmZs2

We are in two places at once🧙🏼‍♀️🧚🏽‍♀️ Today you can not only find us at the Brussels Ass Book Fair but also at DRUK in Amsterdam. Come and browse through our books!

Interested in pluralities, mothers or gardens? Time to browse through the books and join the programme at Brussels Ass Book Fair this weekend… On Sunday afternoon, there is even a collective manifesto reading in the context of the new publication ‘Love & Lightning’ (Valiz and Girls Like Us)! 🗯️💥

For this wonderful Slow Technology Reader, I wrote about wondering to what extent human minds were shaped by the ocean, and about whales, floods and robotic crows.. @valizbooks.bsky.social Edited by the wonderful #CarolynStrauss

We had a wonderful night in a fully packed Cafe Saarein! Yesterday the Lesbian film club Pottenkijkers screened a documentary about The Lesbian Avengers, an activist group from New York. Noor de Vries recited their 'Dyke Manifesto' (1993), that is featured in 'Love & Lightning' 😍 👉 lnkd.in/eBjHFAJF

Have you seen our latest release 👉 'Slow Technology Reader' ? This volume gathers contributions from diverse disciplinary fields and knowledge traditions to consider technology through a ‘Slow’ lens. By Carolyn F. Strauss & many contributors. 📖https://valiz.nl/publicaties/slow-technology-reader

We were too late to get our hands on tickets... but our books did make it to tonight's amazing programme at Nieuwe Instituut with Haraway, Tsing and Braidotti! 👏 For those who did get a ticket: Have an inspiring evening and look out for the book shop 🍄 🕷️ nieuweinstituut.nl/events/haraw...

This Friday #Stedelijk will host the 10th edition of the Wim Crouwel lecture: 'Staring into the Dark', given by Vasyl Cherepanyn. Astrid Vorstermans (founder of Valiz) will be there as rep of the Wim Crouwel Instituut. Go to programme 👉 lnkd.in/eUb4PbYd (Photo: Vasyl Cherepanyn by Diana Iwanova)

Come to Cafe Saarein for an evening with lesbian film club Pottenkijkers! An evening dedicated to our new title 'Love & Lightning' and 'The Lesbian Avengers Eat Fire, Too' (1993). When: 26 October, 8 pm Where: Café Saarein, Elandsstraat 119-HS, Amsterdam Entry: Free

Join author and editor Eva Fotiadi and contributing author Renata Pękowska to discuss multisensory encounters with art and the publication 'Exhibiting for Multiple Senses' during Dublin Art Book Fair @tbgands.bsky.social 🫳 👂 👃 Reserve a seat 👉 www.eventbrite.ie/e/dabf25-pub...

What a busy opening at Offprint Paris yesterday! It was great to meet so many enthusiastic readers! The fair is taking place until sunday at Césure. Come to chat and have a look our newest releases!

We look back on a fun launch of 'Love & Lightning' @San Serriffe in Amsterdam with editors Sarah van Binsbergen, Jessica Gysel and project editor Eli Witteman. Special thanks to designer Lotte Lara Schröder, who surprised us with her witch act! Go to 'Love & Lightning' 👇 lnkd.in/eBjHFAJF

Today Offprint Paris kicks off @ Césure (Grand Plateau) and Valiz is present! Find our colleague Simon at the Valiz table and dive into our latest releases 🤿 For more information 👇 lnkd.in/eKj2bCfy

Tomorrow (Thursday 13th) we will be celebrating the release of Geert Lovink's 'Platform Brutality' in OT301. Feel free to join! Doors open: 5:30 pm Program: 6 to 7 pm, with drinks after Doors close: 8 pm More about the launch 👇 valiz.nl/en/activitie...

A visual recap of the launch of 'Exhibiting for the Multiple Senses' in Kunstmuseum Den Haag with Vincent Bijlo, Caro Verbeek (PhD) and Eva Fotiadi, that was all about addressing the non-visual senses in relation to art. Couldn't make it? 👇 lnkd.in/e-YpnB5H

📸 📸 📸 Right after the official award ceremony! Second to left is Astrid 💐 🎈She is standing between laureates Jordi Conejos Sancho and Cristina Taverner (Elisava), Christoph Niemann and representatives of the Ladislav Sutnar Faculty of Art & Design. We are super proud!☺️

We are proud to announce that Valiz will be the recipient of the Ladislav Sutnar Prize 2025!🥂 💥 Astrid Vorstermans, founder of Valiz, has been invited to accept the award in Plzeň (Pilsen) on Wednesday 5 November, 5 pm, in the Plzeň City Hall. For more information👉 www.fdu.zcu.cz/en/Faculty/L...

On 31 October Valiz and Girls Like Us Magazine present the new publication Love & Lightning at San Serriffe. In a conversation, Jessica Gysel and Sarah van Binsbergen will explain more about the book. Next to the book, there is another special item for sale. Come and discover, and drink a glass!

Come to Kunstmuseum Den Haag on Sunday 9 November for the official launch of Exhibiting for Multiple Senses! With editor and author Eva Fotiadi, author Caro Verbeek and cabaretier and theatre maker Vincent Bijlo. 14:30-16:00, followed by drinks Entry is free, email to [email protected] to RSVP

Astrid and Eli are roaming around Frankfurt for the Buchmesse! Come find us to talk about (your and our) plans, 2025 and beyond…

🌟 New release! Love & Lightning is a collection of manifestos with a queer, feminist or queer-feminist perspective. Discover how the manifestos jump across time and space, and sometimes even outside of it. This book is in collaboration with Girls Like Us Magazine. 🛒 👉 valiz.nl/en/publicati...

Another glorious day at #Recreo Valencia. Saturday 4 Oct, 11-15 and 16-21 hr. Come and chat with Astrid and/or browse through our and our neighbours’ books!

Friday 3 Oct, 16 hr: Start of #Recreo València, come and browse in our brand-new and other titles!