Livres d’artiste did not emerge from a vacuum. Authors, artists, and publishers have collaborated on expensive, illustrated books ever since the dawn...
September 16–October 7, 2026
Livres d’Artiste: Picasso, Miró, Dalí
Antoni Tàpies, Llull—Tàpies (detail), published by Daniel Lelong and Galeria Carles Tache, printed by Joan Barbara. Illustrated book with mixed techniques, including embossing. Collection of Boris and Galina Fridman.
Antoni Tàpies, Llull—Tàpies (detail), published by Daniel Lelong and Galeria Carles Tache, printed by Joan Barbara. Illustrated book with mixed techniques, including embossing. Collection of Boris and Galina Fridman.
Discover how artists transformed the traditional book into a space for experimentation. Presented alongside the exhibition “Picasso, Miro, Dali: Unbound,” this course explores the emergence of livres d’artist and considers how three of its greatest practitioners and their collaborators blurred the boundaries between literature, design, and visual art.
Ticket Packages
Purchase the discounted four-session course package. Please note that this course package is not available after the date of the first session.
Tickets (Member / Nonmember)
In-Person $96/$120
Online $52/68
In-Person Package Livestream Package
For more information and to purchase tickets for individual sessions, select from the section below.
Upcoming Events
Lecture
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
1:00 pm–2:30 pm
During his lifetime, Salvador Dalí was admired for his talent. But he was equally famous—or rather infamous—for the bizarre imagery of his artwork and...
Lecture
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
1:00 pm–2:30 pm
Pablo Picasso is likely the 20th century’s best-known artist, but his extensive work on livres d’artiste has been largely overlooked within his long...
Lecture
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
1:00 pm–2:30 pm
Playful. Energetic. Dreamlike. Sophisticated. All describe the brightly colored dancing symbols, signs, and biomorphic forms that characterize the...
Ticket Information
To order tickets by phone, call 1-800-440-6975 ($6 processing fee applies); to order in person, visit any MFA ticket desk.
Livestream Tickets
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Livestream ticket holders must watch the event live; there is no recording of the event available for viewing at a later time.
Bag Checks
All bags are subject to inspection by Museum staff. Backpacks, large bags, all liquids including hand sanitizer and sunscreen, and outside food or drink are not permitted. Exceptions are made for medical or religious needs. All bags are strongly discouraged, and any bags larger than 11” x 15” must be checked in the Coat Room upon entry. Read our full bag check policy.