Tufts University Art Galleries opens the fall exhibit “Bookworks,” which presents a wide-ranging exploration of the practice of artist-made books, drawing on the contemporary artists’ books and special collections at Tufts. Featuring more than 80 objects, the exhibition considers book making as a distinctive art form that questions the structure, function and value of printed matter, and has found new footing in the digitally marked 21st century. The selected works highlight key projects from the 1960s to now and feature examples of medieval and early modern material as well.

“Bookworks” is organized by Dina Deitsch, director and chief curator, with Chiara Pidatella, research curator, and graduate fellows Emily Chun and Kevin Vogelaar.

The exhibit will be on display in the Tisch and Koppelman Galleries through Sunday, December 15. Hours are Tuesday-Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays). An opening reception will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, September 5.