Antoine Lefebvre

Antoine Lefebvre is a former Teacher-Researcher at the University of Nîmes, associated with the PROJEKT research team (Design and Social Innovation). His work bridges art and design, focusing on publishing practices disrupted by technology and rooted in book history. He has been active in artistic publishing since 2008, creating projects like La Bibliothèque Fantastique (2009–2013) and ARTZINES (2015), which explore DIY publishing and self-publication. His research examines the boom in artist fanzines and hybrid publishing forms, while his teaching integrates practical experiences from diverse editorial environments.

Education:

• PhD in Visual Arts (2014): Portrait of the Artist as Publisher, Publishing as an Alternative Artistic Practice (creative research thesis).

Research Interests: Lefebvre studies the intersection of art, design, and publishing, emphasizing DIY practices, self-publication, and the evolution of hybrid forms like zines. His work critiques traditional publishing norms and explores participatory, community-driven artistic projects.

Publications: His articles focus on projects like Copie Machine (collaborative reprography spaces) and DYSFUNCTION (hybrid journal). These highlight artistic interpretations of academic research in humanities.

Awards/Grants: No specific awards listed, but his work has been supported by institutions like Printed Matter Inc. (Phil Aarons patronage).

Lab/Teams: PROJEKT research unit at the University of Nîmes, collaborating with Laura Morsch-Kihn and Farah Khelil on projects like Copie Machine and bookworm.