Platemark: prints and the printmaking ecosystem
Ann Shafer, fine art prints evangelist, curator, and art historianWhy do fine art prints (etchings, woodcuts, lithographs, screenprints, etc.) and printmaking draw such fervent practitioners, collectors, and fans? Find out how prints were the first internet disseminating images since the mid-15th century. Find out why it takes a village to make, sell, study, and collect these affordable beauties. Who are all these people in the print ecosystem, anyway? Series on... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 160 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryVisual ArtsArts | |||
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In this episode, Ann sits down with Sangmi Yoo—artist, educator, and Professor of Printmaking at Texas Tech—to discuss how she navigates the "in-between." Her work isn't just about ink on paper; it's about how we build our identities out of architect... more
What is the "secret sauce" that gives a print its soul? In this episode, Ann sits down with Professor Stephen Hoskins to decode the complex chemistry and 500-year history of printmaking inks. From Old Master soot to the cutting edge of 3D-printed tex... more
Celebrating her 100th interview in the third series, Ann is in the hotseat and is being interviewed by her friend Stacy Kincaid. The discussion covers the podcast's origins, challenges, and key moments. Ann reflects on her diverse career and shares i... more
"It's not just about the mechanics; it's about the way the colors breathe together on the metal." — Mark Elliott Johnson
In this episode of Platemark, host Ann Shafer talks with artist Mark Johnson who shares his extensive experiences working with... more
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Apple Podcasts5hosts up for elimination
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Apple Podcasts5hosts up for eliminationUnited States2 years ago - Great Introduction!
The interview of Michael Barnes was a terrific introduction to both the history and process of lithography.This episode, like so many other Platemark podcasts, was so packed with information, I then watched the Youtube video after I listened to the audio podcast and did a deep dive on all the images and links in the podcast notes. Fantastic! It was also great to hear of the pain a collector endures trying to possess an object of their desire!
Apple Podcasts5RKB-AVLUnited States3 years ago - Just listen Now!
Platemark Podcast is a fun and informative look at prints and the print ecosystem. I don't mean the dry facts of history's past but the layering of stories, facts, context, and the who did the what now experience. I have loved every episode and if I had the ability to implant the show in every print department, printshop, or art history course I would. As a teacher, I have been inspired by Tru to just let my students experience the full-on nerd-out overload of prints and Ann helps deliver and la... more
Apple Podcasts5Kandi1803United States3 years ago - The Secret Life of Prints
Ann Shafer’s podcast is a peak behind the curtain of printmakers. A sprinkling of history and insider information that has me looking at prints with a discerning and appreciative eye.
More print knowledge please.
Apple Podcasts5ElizamusUnited States3 years ago
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This show explores the world of fine art prints and the printmaking ecosystem, focusing on how prints circulate through museums, markets, and studios. Episodes spotlight artists, printers, curators, dealers, and scholars, often hosting educators, project directors, and legal experts who illuminate technique, history, and the practicalities of building a print-focused career. A notable strength is its insider access to studios, archives, and collaborations that shape the field, with thoughtful discussions on sustainability, copyright, and the social impact of printmaking. Listeners likely include practitioners, collectors, and academics who want nuanced, craft-focused conversations and context for contemporary printmaking. A standout element... more
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