The Library of Unread Books

The Library of Unread Books is an itinerant library initiated by Heman Chong and Renée Staal. It is a living reference library with a collection of over 700 titles, that traces the perimeters of knowledge and reflects on notions of access, excess and the politics of redistribution.

Following an invitation, the library occupied the Jameel Arts Centre lobby and featured unread books donated by individuals in Dubai. This publication captures the ideas and reflections behind this ten-year-long project and includes texts by artists, art historians, curators and writers.