活動簡介
Introduction
國際活版節2025是首個於香港舉辦的活版界盛會，志在呈現活版印刷如何從傳統工藝蛻變成富文化意義的創作媒介，在數碼與人工智能時代魅力不減。本次活動集結全球各地的活版藝術家與工作室，共同為這項具數百年歷史的技藝注入當代的生命力。
透過主題展覽、印藝夜間市集、工作坊及對談等豐富節目，國際活版節以多樣形式呈現當代創作者如何以現代美學、創新設計與大膽的創意思維，重新詮釋活版印藝。
活版印藝隨著時代變遷持續演變，展露出無限潛能。Types Relive當代活字印藝國際作品展聚焦於拓展活字排印邊界的作品；印藝夜間市集則為各地工作室提供與大眾交流的平台，展示自家手工印刷品、獨立刊物與多元的文創商品。與此同時，工作坊與對談連結起活版印藝的愛好者、收藏家及創作者，透過體驗和交流加深對活版工藝的理解與欣賞。
國際活版節2025 期望展現出活版印藝在數碼時代中仍然具有無窮的可塑性與魅力。在科技急速進步、凡事追求效率的世界裏，觸感體驗與手工創作依然擁有無可取代的價值。透過匯聚活版藝術家、工作室及公眾，我們希望向活版印藝的歷史致敬，並為它的未來帶來啟發。
黃洛尹
國際活版節2025策展人
In an era dominated by digital and AI-driven advancements, Letterpress International reflects the enduring relevance of traditional craftsmanship. The 2025 inaugural event celebrates the art of letterpress printing and showcases how artists and studios around the world are giving new life to this centuries-old technique.
Through an exhibition, night markets, workshops and conversations, the extensive programme offers insight into the ways in which contemporary creators are redefining the historical practice of letterpress printing with modern aesthetics, innovative design and bold creative vision.
Letterpress remains an evolving creative medium. The Types Relive exhibition highlights this evolution with works that push the boundaries of movable type and typographic arrangement. The Letterpress and Print Night Market offers a platform for studios to connect with the public and showcase their prints, zines and unique print art creations. Featured workshops and conversations bring together enthusiasts, collectors and practitioners to exchange ideas and foster a deeper appreciation for this heritage craft.
Letterpress International 2025 demonstrates the resilience of analogue artistry in a digital age. It reminds us that in a world increasingly driven by technology, there is still profound value in the tactile and the handmade. By bringing together artists, studios and audiences, this festival aims to both honour the past and inspire the future of letterpress printing.
Loraine Wong
Curator, Letterpress International 2025
Types Relive當代活字印藝國際作品展
Types Relive: A Contemporary Letterpress Art Prints Exhibition
Types Relive當代活字印藝國際作品展匯聚各地的活字印藝作品，展現活版印刷從實用工藝轉化為當代藝術媒介的蛻變歷程。參展作品既忠於活版印刷的工藝精髓，亦為它賦予了令人耳目一新的當代詮釋。
活字印刷著重物理條件，講求精準技法，同時蘊含無窮的可能性，持續啟發藝術創作。在此展覽中，活字超越了過往的實用價值，昇華為實驗與創新意念的載體。展覽中既有純粹以活字印製的作品，亦包含結合了書法、絲網版畫及麻膠版畫等技法的創作。每件作品在致敬活版印刷傳統的同時，拓展了此媒介的表現形式。
來自世界各地的參展藝術家，以各自的文化視角重新詮釋活版印刷。他們以匠心和創意證明：鉛字不僅承載著歷史，更在當代藝術脈絡中不斷流變。這些作品挑戰活版印刷已成歷史的想法，讓傳統工藝與當代美學展開精彩對話。
Types Relive不僅是活版技藝的展現，更是一場關於傳統與創新、工藝與藝術的思考。我們希望觀眾在這裏感受到活字印藝的持久魅力——在數碼時代，這種觸碰得到的真實質感顯得越發珍貴。
Artwork by
𝗢𝗹𝗲𝗸𝘀𝗶𝘆 𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗞𝗔𝗟
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The Types Relive exhibition explores the evolution of letterpress printing from a utilitarian craft to a contemporary art form – bringing together works by artists who demonstrate dedication to typographic arrangement and letterpress techniques and blend traditional craftsmanship with bold, modern aesthetics.
Letterpress is an adaptable medium that is rooted in physicality and precision, and that continues to inspire new creative possibilities. In Types Relive, movable type is elevated beyond its historical, utilitarian role to become a tool for experimentation and innovation. Displayed alongside works printed entirely with movable type are works that incorporate complementary techniques such as calligraphy, screen printing and linocut – each work exploring new dimensions of expression while honouring the heritage of the letterpress medium.
The artists in this exhibition represent diverse cultural and geographical perspectives, but they each share a unified vision: to push the boundaries of letterpress and redefine its role in contemporary art and design. Their works challenge the notion of letterpress as an obsolete practice, and showcase its capacity to engage contemporary audiences in fresh and meaningful ways.
Types Relive highlights the versatility and vitality of letterpress printing, and invites us to rethink the heritage practice as a living, evolving art form.
Artwork by
𝗗𝗮𝗳𝗶 𝗞Ü𝗛𝗡𝗘
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