‘How would art publishing survive?’ was a question that Megan Patty, Head of Publications, Photographic Services and Library at National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) had 10 years ago. Now, as the Melbourne Art Book Fair enters its decade anniversary from 23 May to 2 June, this worry seems to have shifted into strong confidence in the industry.
Patty has been curator of the Melbourne Art Book Fair (MABF) presented by the NGV since its beginnings in 2014. She reflects, ‘It’s been amazing to watch the industry grow, shift and change, and be a part of that change over the last 10 years.