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Artwork for Platemark: prints and the printmaking ecosystem

Platemark: prints and the printmaking ecosystem

Ann Shafer, fine art prints evangelist, curator, and art historian
Printmaking
Art History
Lithography
William Hogarth
Enlightenment
Art Education
James Gillray
Paper Conservation
Deb Puretz
Tamarind Institute
Albrecht Dürer
Mezzotint
Visual Arts
Contemporary Art
Museum Of Fine Arts, Boston
Alison Luxner
Maria Sibylla Merian
Woodcut Printmaking
Etching
Juarez

Why 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

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Artwork for Platemark: prints and the printmaking ecosystem

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In this episode, host Ann Shafer sits down with Val Lucas, the artist and master printer behind Bowerbox Press. From her early shift from painting to printmaking at MICA to her current work casting custom metal type and ornaments, Val shares her jour... more

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In s2e38, Ann and Tru continue their History-of-Prints conversation about Venice in the 18th century. This is part three of three in which we talk about father and son, Giovanni Battista Tiepolo and Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo. Shift your gaze from the... more

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What happens when you trade a job at Kinko's for a career as one of the art world's most provocative curators? In this episode, Ann sits down with the legendary Nato Thompson to explore how he navigates the complex intersections of community, culture... more

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In s2e37, Ann and Tru continue their History-of-Prints conversation about Venice in the 18th century. This is part two of three in which we talk about Canaletto. While often remembered as a topographical painter of postcards, Canaletto was, in fact, ... more

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Recent Guests

Nato Thompson
Curator, author and professional community builder
The Alternative Art School (founder and director)
Episode: s3e107 building an alternative art school with Nato Thompson
David Barthold
Native New Yorker, printmaker and engraver, educator
Independent artist / Colana Studio Space (Brooklyn)
Episode: s3e106 wheatpasting and engraving with David Barthold
Amelia Hugill-Fontanel
Associate Curator at Rochester Institute of Technology's Cary Graphic Arts Collection
Rochester Institute of Technology
Episode: S3e105 rare books meet heavy machinery with Amelia Hugill-Fontanel
Betty Winkler
Printmaker and author of Carborundum Collagraph book, former print studio owner, later art therapist
Self-described printmaker; author; former print studio owner; art therapist
Episode: s3e104 carborundum collagraphy with Betty Winkler
Dennis McNett
Artist living in Luray, Virginia; known for Wolfbat and community-driven events
Episode: s3e103 release the Wolfbat with Dennis McNett
Sangmi Yoo
Artist, educator, and professor of printmaking at Texas Tech University
Texas Tech University
Episode: s3e102 Seoul to West Texas with Sangmi Yoo
Stephen Hoskins
Emeritus professor of printmaking at the University of the West of England and co-author of "Ink for Printmaking".
University of the West of England
Episode: s3e101 the science and art of ink with Stephen Hoskins
Mark Johnson
Artist who assisted Krishna Reddy and teaches color printmaking.
Episode: s3e99 simultaneous color printing and Krishna Reddy's legacy with artist Mark Johnson
Chuck Webster
Artist known for his expressive drawings and prints, engages deeply with materials and techniques.
Episode: S3e97 the impulsivity and expressionism of artist Chuck Webster

Host

Ann Shafer
Host of the show; curator specializing in prints and printmaking

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 61 ratings
  • Great pod!

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    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hosts up for elimination
    United States2 years ago
  • Great pod! Quick correction

    Correction:

    The Creative Alliance is neither a lottery nor is it a rent free residency—— artists are selected and they have to pay rent

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hosts up for elimination
    United States3 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 Podcasts
    5
    RKB-AVL
    United 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 Podcasts
    5
    Kandi1803
    United 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 Podcasts
    5
    Elizamus
    United States3 years ago

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Many listeners value the combination of history with studio practice and market context.
Audience notes the host-guest dynamics are thoughtful and knowledge-driven.
Listeners praise the show for in-depth, practical insight into the print world.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#133
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#210
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#222
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#247
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#57
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

s3e107 building an alternative art school with Nato Thompson
Q: Tell us about The Alternative Art School and how it actually works?
Nato outlines the school's structure: a $25/month membership with classes, visiting artists, and professional development, plus the emphasis on global collaboration and turning life experiences into artistic practice.
s3e107 building an alternative art school with Nato Thompson
Q: Can you introduce yourself for everybody?
Nato explains his background as a curator who learned to work with diverse, often unconventional artists, and his evolution toward building communities and institutions that support multiple roles in the art world.
s3e106 wheatpasting and engraving with David Barthold
Q: So tell us about your journey to Paris and how engraving first entered your path.
Barthold describes a relentless push toward direct action with engraving as a tool for immediate mark-making, starting in Oberlin, continuing to Paris after receiving encouragement from mentors, and eventually applying rigorous zooms of line work and burin technique that shaped his shift from relief to engraving.
s3e101 the science and art of ink with Stephen Hoskins
Q: Tell me about your partnership with Michael and how the book project started.
My relationship with Michael goes back to the 80s, and we built a working relationship over many years related to developing inks for artists.
s3e101 the science and art of ink with Stephen Hoskins
Q: Can you introduce yourself for our listeners?
I'm Professor Stephen Hoskins. I'm an emeritus professor of printmaking at the University of the West of England. I ran the Center for Fine Print Research there for 25 years, and I'm a practicing printmaker and have been for the last 50 years.

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A deep dive into prints and the print ecosystem, with conversations centered on how prints circulate, are collected, and studied across museums, markets, and academia. The show often blends historical context with contemporary practice, featuring curators, artists, printmakers, publishers, and educators who illuminate the craft, conservation, and commerce of prints. Notable strengths include a clear focus on the broader ecosystem (from ink chemistry to audience engagement), field-specific expertise, and a knack for linking historic techniques with modern platforms and audiences. The format tends to pair accessible history with practitioner insights, making it valuable for listeners who want to understand how prints fit into art history, col... more

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Nato Thompson
2. David Barthold
3. Amelia Hugill-Fontanel
4. Betty Winkler
5. Dennis McNett
6. Sangmi Yoo
7. Stephen Hoskins
8. Mark Johnson

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