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Hello, Print Friend

Hello, Print Friend
Printmaking
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Cultural Identity
Political Activism
Legion Paper
Letterpress Printing
Puerto Rico
Collaboration
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Graphic Arts
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Speedball Art Products
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Aardvark Letterpress
Relief Printing
Artistic Identity

Hello, Print Friend is a podcast dedicated to the celebration and amplification of contemporary printmaking and its culture. Releasing interviews every week with artists, activists, curators, and print champions, we explore what it is that brings together this passionate, yet often geographically separated community, across a press bed and around the world.[formally known as pine|copper|lime]

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This week Miranda speaks with journalist and author Holly E. J. Black to talk about her wonderful new book, The Story of Printmaking: A Global History of Art.

If you've ever wished there were a single book that told the story of printmaking, from it... more

This week Miranda speaks with artist, educator, community-builder, and all-around creative force Ben Beres.

Ben first joined the podcast way back on episode six of Hello, Print Friend (née Pine | Copper | Lime), and in this episode sits down face-to... more

This week Miranda speaks with Elizabeth Hawley, owner and director of Gallery No. 85 in Seattle, Washington.

Gallery No. 85 now occupies the historic home of Davidson Galleries, one of the most influential print-focused galleries in North America. A... more

This week Miranda speaks with David Barker of the Muban Education Trust, an organization dedicated to collecting, preserving, researching, and exhibiting contemporary Chinese woodblock prints.

David is a researcher, writer, former professor of print... more

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Recent Guests

Ben Beres
Artist, educator, community builder
Sutton Beres Color; Cornish College of the Arts; Hello Print Friend Studios
Episode: episode 263 : ben beres
Elizabeth Hawley
Owner and director of Gallery No. 85, Seattle
Gallery No. 85
Episode: episode 262 : elizabeth hawley of gallery no. 85
Cara Richardson
Former Contemporary Department head referenced in episode
Gallery No. 85 / Contemporary Department (previous)
Episode: episode 262 : elizabeth hawley of gallery no. 85
David Barker
Senior research fellow, The Muban Educational Trust
The Muban Educational Trust
Episode: episode 261 : the muban education trust with david barker
Nitza Tufiño
Artist, educator, and key figure behind the Rafael Tufiño Printmaking Workshop
Taller Boricua / Rafael Tufiño Printmaking Workshop
Episode: episode 260 : nitza tufiño
Shivangi Ladha
Artist; founder of India Printmaker House
India Printmaker House
Episode: episode 259 : moments of being
Asha Vaidyanath
Interdisciplinary artist
Episode: episode 259 : moments of being
Heather Muise
A Canadian printmaker living and working in Greenville, North Carolina, and a teaching professor at East Carolina University.
East Carolina University
Episode: episode 258 : heather muise
Christie Tirado
First-generation Mexican-American artist, educator, and MFA candidate at UW–Madison
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Episode: episode 257 : christie tirado

Host

Miranda Metcalfe
Host of Hello, Print Friend, art historian and filmmaker

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 194 ratings
  • Discover innovative printmakers!

    Fantastic show with interviews and conversations with innovative printmakers around the world the world. Gives artists an opportunity to go in-depth on their content and process. I’ve discovered so many fascinating artists through this show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cozmic777
    United Statesa year ago
  • Hello Print Friend!

    This podcast is just so fabulous for anyone interested in printmaking and art. The host Miranda Metcalfe has a really easy going, empathetic and interested way of talking to guests which makes every episode so insightful. Thank you Miranda!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    francismaru
    South Africa2 years ago
  • Worth the time

    Hello, Print Friend is doing a terrific job bringing interesting print people to a wider audience. I count print people as the nicest in the art world, and Miranda keeps proving me right. Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The my country
    United States4 years ago
  • Kudos to Hello, Print Friend

    Miranda is a wonderment. In addition to episodes with all sorts of interesting people, I’m deeply impressed that she’s added Spanish language episodes with host Reinaldo Gil Zambrano. Ambitious and a game changer! Kudos to you, Print Friend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The my country
    United States4 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Great podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FtPeter
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners praise the warm interviewing style and depth of technical detail.
The show is repeatedly recommended for those exploring printmaking and its community networks.
Audiences value the international scope and guest variety.

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episode 263 : ben beres
Q: What have you learned from teaching marbling and from residency experiences in Istanbul and Chiang Mai?
Ben shares how fieldwork abroad expanded techniques (marbling in different traditions), how teaching deepened his own craft, and how cross-cultural exchange informs his practice and community projects.
episode 263 : ben beres
Q: How has your personal practice changed in the last seven years?
He describes a move toward stronger work, balancing ambition with patience, and adapting to new life circumstances like having collaborators' and children's commitments, which slowed down pace but deepened output in public art and teaching.
episode 263 : ben beres
Q: Tell me about landscape of your childhood and where art fit into that.
Ben discusses growing up as the son of a pastor, the sense of community, and how art became a throughline for exploring identity, work, and service to others—shaped by family dynamics and a need to contribute.
episode 262 : elizabeth hawley of gallery no. 85
Q: Tell me about your move to Gallery No. 85 and how you see it carrying on or diverging from the Davidson legacy.
Elizabeth explains that she sees Gallery No. 85 as both carrying on the legacy and starting something new, leveraging the strong roster and reputation of Davidson Galleries while actively shaping a distinct direction and relationships with contemporary printmakers and collectors.
episode 261 : the muban education trust with david barker
Q: What drew you to Chinese woodblock print out of all the many different versions of printmaking in the world?
David explains the appeal of woodblock as the earliest form of printmaking, its accessibility without heavy studio infrastructure, and its deep historical roots, which continue to inform contemporary practice.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hello, Print Friend

What is Hello, Print Friend about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This series centers contemporary printmaking through intimate conversations with artists, curators, educators, and activists who drive the field forward. Episodes explore process, community spaces, cross-cultural exchange, and the social impact of printmaking—from diasporic storytelling and labor histories to collaborations with major institutions. A standout element is the host's warm, studio-floor approach that makes deep technical and cultural topics accessible, often pairing hands-on craft with broader cultural conversations. The show frequently features international guests, language-specific episodes, and a strong emphasis on education, accessibility, and community-building within the print world, making it a valuable resource for pra... more

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1. Ben Beres
2. Elizabeth Hawley
3. Cara Richardson
4. David Barker
5. Nitza Tufiño
6. Shivangi Ladha
7. Asha Vaidyanath
8. Heather Muise

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