Steidl Book Culture. Magic on Paper
DATE
13 MAR to 30 MAY 2026
VENUE
Shop–House by DECK
4 Lorong 24 Geylang, 398616
About
Step into the world of Steidl Book Culture: Magic on Paper, an extraordinary showcase celebrating the artistry of printed matter. Curated by renowned Printer and Publisher Gerhard Steidl, this much-anticipated exhibition celebrates printed matter through the works of three renowned artists: Dayanita Singh (India), Jim Dine (USA) and Theseus Chan (Singapore), who respond to the analogue foundations of Steidl’s philosophy, engaging deeply with the tactile and contemplative craft at the heart of bookmaking.
This showcase is made possible with in generous collaboration with Goethe-Institut Singapore in fostering cultural and artistic exchange between cities.
This showcase is made possible with in generous collaboration with Goethe-Institut Singapore in fostering cultural and artistic exchange between cities.
Featuring
Gerhard Steidl
Curator
Born in 1950 in Göttingen, Germany, Gerhard Steidl founded his publishing house and screen-printing workshop in 1968. Today, Steidl publishes one of the world’s leading programs of contemporary photobooks alongside a select German literature list, and curates international exhibitions. In 2020, he became the first non-photographer to receive the Outstanding Contribution to Photography prize at the Sony World Photography Awards, and was awarded the Gutenberg Prize. He founded Kunsthaus Göttingen in 2021. Steidl has received numerous honors, and in 2025 was named among the most influential figures in the global photographic industry.
Dayanita Singh
Artist
Born in 1961 in New Delhi, Dayanita Singh studied at the National Institute of Design in Ahmedabad and the International Center of Photography in New York. Her work has been exhibited at institutions including the Museum of Modern Art, Tate Modern, and the Art Institute of Chicago. Bookmaking is central to her practice, with key titles such as Museum Bhavan (2017), which won the Paris Photo–Aperture Foundation Photobook Award and the ICP Infinity Award. She received the Hasselblad Award in 2022, and her retrospective Dancing With My Camera toured Europe from 2022 to 2024.
More at dayanitasingh.org | Instagram: @dayanitasingh
More at dayanitasingh.org | Instagram: @dayanitasingh
Jim Dine
Artist
Born in 1935 in Cincinnati, Ohio, Jim Dine earned his BFA from Ohio University in 1957 and has built a prolific career spanning more than six decades. A leading figure in contemporary art, his work is held in major public and private collections worldwide. Alongside painting, sculpture, and printmaking, publishing plays a significant role in his practice. Notable books include Pinocchio (2006), A Printmaker’s Document (2013), The Secret Drawings (2020), Storm of Memory (2023), and Elysian Fields (2025), among others, published by Steidl.
More at jimdine.com | Instagram: @jimdinestudio
More at jimdine.com | Instagram: @jimdinestudio
Theseus Chan
Artist
Born in 1961 in Singapore, Theseus Chan is a book artist and graphic designer known for his experimental approach to printing, materials, and typography. Working with papers ranging from discarded sheets to luxury stocks, he combines offset, silkscreen, lithography, and handmade processes.
He continually reinvents his acclaimed publication WERK, treating each issue as a distinct material and conceptual exploration. Chan has collaborated with artists and brands including Keiichi Tanaami, Rose Wylie, and Comme des Garçons. His work is collected by institutions such as M+, and he was named Designer of the Year at the inaugural President’s Design Award Singapore in 2006.
More at werkmagazine.com | Instagram: @theseuschanwork
He continually reinvents his acclaimed publication WERK, treating each issue as a distinct material and conceptual exploration. Chan has collaborated with artists and brands including Keiichi Tanaami, Rose Wylie, and Comme des Garçons. His work is collected by institutions such as M+, and he was named Designer of the Year at the inaugural President’s Design Award Singapore in 2006.
More at werkmagazine.com | Instagram: @theseuschanwork
