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Navigating Contracts, Licensing and Publishers with Michael Dayton Hermann

Join Michael Dayton Hermann, artist, curator, author, and arts professional, for a conversation about navigating contracts, licensing, and working with publishers, as part of BAXTER ST’s Publication Practicum.

On July 15, 5–7 PM at 154 Ludlow St, Michael will draw on his experience working with major publishers, including TASCHEN, to walk through what artists need to know when it comes to the business and legal side of getting a book made.

ABOUT MICHAEL DAYTON HERMANN

Michael Dayton Hermann is a New York-based multidisciplinary artist, acclaimed arts professional, and author. His artwork leverages the ubiquity of digital imagery to challenge the familiar and delve into the subconscious from unexpected perspectives. His celebrated books, Warhol on Basquiat and Andy Warhol: Love, Sex, and Desire, provide fresh insights into the lives and work of these iconic artists. At The Andy Warhol Foundation, Hermann has led groundbreaking initiatives, including Andy Warhol: Machine Made, the first-ever online auction of unique Warhol NFTs presented by Christie’s. He has also developed high-profile projects including The Andy Warhol Diaries docuseries on Netflix and collaborated with global brands including Comme des Garçons, Dior, Tiffany, and Absolut. These endeavors have collectively generated over $100 million to support the Foundation’s philanthropic mission. A true polymath, Hermann seamlessly integrates his expertise in art, business, and philanthropy, all while championing the vital role visual art plays in society as a leader in the field of contemporary art. For more information, visit www.michaeldaytonhermann.com

ABOUT THE BAXTER ST PUBLICATION PRACTICUM

The BAXTER ST Summer 2026 Publication Practicum is a free, six-part series for photographers and artists who want to learn how to make photobooks.

Each week, a guest speaker or facilitator from the photobook world will discuss their work and answer questions from Practicum participants. Sessions will span the full spectrum of the photobook process: from conception to production to getting a book on store shelves. Whether you’re an experienced bookmaker or just beginning to explore the possibility, there’s something for you. 

Practicum hosts will include Lesley A. Martin, Alex Lin (Studio Lin), Christina Grillo (Trifolio), Michael Dayton Hermann, Miwa Susuda, Martha Naranjo Sandoval, and Andreas Laszlo Konrath (SHRIMP ZINE). 

Sign up for the sessions most interesting and relevant to your practice – that might be all six, or just one. Bring your questions, experiences, and an openness to connect with fellow participants and the session host over a shared love of bookmaking. Sessions will have a limited capacity to encourage dialogue.

The Publication Practicum is free and open to photographers and artists of all backgrounds and experience levels.