Best Printfair Podcasts (2025)

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s3e95 collaging identity with Yashua Klos 1:02:55

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In this episode of Platemark, Ann converses with Yashua Klos, a passionate artist finding new connections through collaborative printmaking. They discuss his unique woodblock collage technique, his journey of self-discovery, and the impact of reuniting with family. We talk about the nuances of his artistic process, the emotional resonance of his wo…

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S3e94 arts law with Yayoi Shionoiri 1:02:25

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In this episode of Platemark, Ann talks with Yayoi Shionoiri, an arts lawyer and Vice President of External Affairs & General Counsel at Powerhouse Arts. Yayoi, who has over two decades of experience in art law, discusses her unique career path, from her initial interest in art history to working in law supporting artists and cultural workers. They…

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S3e93 printing Peter Milton etchings with Robert Townsend 1:09:10

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In this episode of Platemark, Ann delves into the intricate world of prints and printmaking with master printer Robert Townsend. With over 55 years of experience, Bob shares his journey, techniques, and notable collaborations with artists like Peter Milton, Jim Dine, and Michael Mazur. They take a deep dive into plate wiping, steel facing, and othe…

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s2e35 History of Prints James Gillray 1:56:45

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In this History of Prints episode, Tru and Ann look at the considerable output of British satirist James Gillray (1756–1815). Younger than William Hogarth by nearly sixty years, Gillray took Hogarth's social commentary, its energy, and caustic approach, and used his skills to skewer politicians and kings, laugh at Napoleon and his empire building, …

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s3e92 collagraph with artist Evan Summer 1:11:17

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In this episode of Platemark, Ann talks with Evan Summer, who shares his journey from studying chemistry to becoming a printmaker and educator. We talk about the technical aspects and challenges of collagraph, a lesser-known printmaking technique, discussing its potential and common pitfalls. Evan also offers some essential hot tips on the techniqu…

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s3e91 watercolor monotypes with artist and printer Sue Oehme 1:06:50

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In this episode of Platemark, Ann talks with Sue Oehme, owner of Oehme Graphics in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Sue shares her journey into printmaking, starting with her initial foray into lithography before discovering her love for etching. We talk about the unique process and intricate technique behind her renowned watercolor monotypes, includin…

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s3e90 Printing Black America with William Villalongo and Shraddha Ramani 1:01:56

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In this episode of Platemark, Shraddha Ramani and William Villalongo discuss their monumental project Printing Black America: Du Bois's Data Portraits in the 21st Century, which is being published in fall 2025. This modern update of W.E.B. Du Bois's data visualizations from 1900, which was created in response to the George Floyd protests, focuses o…

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s3e89 monoprints with artist Nicholas Ruth 1:08:38

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In this episode of Platemark, Ann talks with artist and educator Nick Ruth to discuss his multifaceted approach to art. Nick, who lives in Rochester and teaches at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, shares insights into his work across various media, including painting, drawing, and printmaking. They talk about his creative process, particularly hi…

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s3e88 art consulting X ministry with Quahana Hendree 49:48

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In this episode of Platemark, Dr. Quahana Hendree, owner of Q Hendree Art Consulting in St. Louis, Missouri, shares her unique journey as an art consultant. Despite not being directly involved in the printmaking scene, Dr. Hendree brings a wealth of knowledge about art and its importance in various settings including corporate, commercial, and gove…

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HoP deep dive on ONE PRINT: Peter Milton's The Train from Munich 1:13:53

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In Platemark's history of prints series, Ann Shafer and Tru Ludwig present a second installment of their ONE PRINT series, this time on Peter Milton's The Train from Munich, 1991. In this episode, Ann and Tru take a single work considered to be a high point in the history of prints, and pull it apart to explore its subject matter, technique, style,…

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s3e87 color printing in the 18th century with Meg Grasselli and Elizabeth Savage 1:03:28

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In this episode Ann talks with Margaret Morgan Grasselli and Elizabeth Savage about their new, massive book, Printing Colour 1700–1830: Histories, Techniques, Functions, and Receptions (Oxford: Oxford University Press and the British Academy, 2025). The book, coming in at nearly 450 pages with 350 illustrations, is a landmark study blowing open a n…

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s3e86 opening a printshop in Chiang Mai with Miranda Metcalf and Tim Pauszek 1:14:03

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In this episode of Platemark, Ann speaks with Miranda Metcalf and Tim Pauszek about their new venture, Hello, Print Friend Studios in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Listeners will recall Miranda hosts our sister pod, Hello, Print Friend. In addition to the podcast, she also is producing documentaries about printmaking hotspots, beginning with Oaxaca and Pue…

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s3e85 printing vintage semiconductors with artist Deb Puretz 1:04:26

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In this episode of Platemark, Deb Puretz, an IT professional and artist, discusses her journey into the art world and navigating it as an outlier. Deb, originally from California and now based in South Carolina, shares her experiences of making connections, leveraging business skills, and adapting to new technologies in art. She talks about her ear…

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s3e84 printing in plaster with artist Jonathan Beaumont Thomas 1:16:56

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In this episode of Platemark, Ann talks with artist and teacher Jonathan Thomas who shares insights from his time at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), the printmaking program he chairs, and his personal studio in Baltimore. We take a deep dive into his exploration of printing in plaster, detailing the technical process, historical conte…

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s3e83 solarplate etching with Dan Welden 1:10:10

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In this episode of Platemark, Ann sits down with the legendary artist and printmaker Dan Welden. The artist is known for his pioneering work in solarplate etching, a revolutionary, chemical-free printmaking process. Welden recounts his experiences and collaborations with significant artists like Eric Fischl and Elaine and Willem de Kooning. He also…

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s3e82 topology- and philosophy-imbued domestic scenes with Ellen Heck 1:01:04

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In this episode of Platemark, I talk with Ellen Heck about her artistic journey and work. We talk about the intricacies of printmaking techniques, Ellen's various portrait series, and the conceptual ideas behind her work. Ellen shares her journey from studying philosophy at Brown, to printmaking at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and fi…

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s3e81 building and fixing presses with Mike Stark 1:03:10

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In this episode of the Platemark, I interview Mike Stark, the co-founder and owner of Stark Press Company. The New Jersey-based company, run by Mike and his brother Tom, builds new presses, services old presses, and aids in moving them. They often collaborate with Perry Tymeson, a legendary press repairman. Mike shares insights into designing new p…

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s3e80 melding printing and publishing with curatorial work with Mae Shore 1:02:37

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In this episode of Platemark, I talk with Mae Shore, a collaborative printer and owner of Shore Publishing in Tuxedo Park, New York. Mae shares her experiences working at Pace Editions with notable artists like Jim Dine and Chuck Close. She discusses the history and evolution of her gallery and print shop, which she established to merge her love fo…

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s3e79 contemporary Japanese prints with Michael Verne 1:08:53

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In this episode of Platemark, I talk with Michael Verne, the owner of the Verne Collection in Cleveland, Ohio. Mike's gallery specializes in contemporary Japanese art and works by American artists residing in Japan. We talk about the challenges and rewards of running a small gallery amid larger competitors, and the importance of finding and promoti…

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s3e78 electronic arts in printmaking with Myles Calvert 1:12:04

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In this episode of Platemark, Myles Calvert, a printmaker and professor, shares his extensive journey from growing up in Ontario, Canada, to studying and working in the UK, and eventually returning to Alfred University in New York, to become director of the Institute of Electronic Arts. Myles discusses his experiences working at prestigious galleri…

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s3e77 documenting the printmaking ecosystem with Susan Goldman 1:06:24

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In this interview with the director and founder of Lily Press and the Printmaking Legacy Project, Susan Goldman shares her passion for printmaking and documentary film making. Susan discusses her journey from discovering printmaking at Indiana University, Bloomington, to founding Lily Press and creating impactful documentaries like Midwest Matrix. …

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s3e76 the print studio as sanctuary with Bryan Raymundo 1:05:08

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In this episode, Ann talks with Bryan Raymundo, owner of the Black Fragment Press. They discuss their meeting at the Mid America Print Council conference and Bryan's background, from growing up in Mexico and Kansas to his love for Black Sabbath and printmaking. Bryan reveals his journey into art, inspired by comforting his sick grandmother with dra…

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s3e75 posters vs prints with Angelina Lippert 1:00:18

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In this episode of Platemark, Ann sits down with Angelina Lippert, a poster historian and the curator and director of Poster House, to discuss the inception and growth of the first museum in the U.S. dedicated exclusively to the art and history of posters. They talk about what makes posters and fine art prints the same and different. And they discu…

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s3e74 Dürer's connection to the Islamic East with Susan Dackerman 1:03:40

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In this episode of Platemark, Ann talks with Susan Dackerman, a curator and art historian specializing in Northern European print culture. They discuss Susan's recent book, Dürer's Knots: Early European Print and the Islamic East, which looks at the artist's relationship to the Islamic world, revealing groundbreaking insights about the intersection…

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s3e73 seeking a higher meaning in art with artist-activist Art Hazelwood 1:08:10

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In this interview I talk with artist and activist Art Hazelwood about art as political action versus politics as a subject. We start with his journey as a printmaker in San Francisco in the early 90s, where he engaged in political art through the Street Sheet newspaper. He elaborates on the distinction between social commentary and political action…

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Platemark: prints and the printmaking ecosystem

Ann Shafer, fine art prints evangelist, curator, and art historian

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s3e95 collaging identity with Yashua Klos 1:02:55

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S3e94 arts law with Yayoi Shionoiri 1:02:25

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S3e93 printing Peter Milton etchings with Robert Townsend 1:09:10

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s2e35 History of Prints James Gillray 1:56:45

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s3e92 collagraph with artist Evan Summer 1:11:17

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s3e91 watercolor monotypes with artist and printer Sue Oehme 1:06:50

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s3e90 Printing Black America with William Villalongo and Shraddha Ramani 1:01:56

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s3e89 monoprints with artist Nicholas Ruth 1:08:38

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s3e88 art consulting X ministry with Quahana Hendree 49:48

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HoP deep dive on ONE PRINT: Peter Milton's The Train from Munich 1:13:53

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s3e87 color printing in the 18th century with Meg Grasselli and Elizabeth Savage 1:03:28

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s3e86 opening a printshop in Chiang Mai with Miranda Metcalf and Tim Pauszek 1:14:03

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s3e85 printing vintage semiconductors with artist Deb Puretz 1:04:26

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s3e84 printing in plaster with artist Jonathan Beaumont Thomas 1:16:56

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s3e83 solarplate etching with Dan Welden 1:10:10

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s3e82 topology- and philosophy-imbued domestic scenes with Ellen Heck 1:01:04

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s3e81 building and fixing presses with Mike Stark 1:03:10

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s3e80 melding printing and publishing with curatorial work with Mae Shore 1:02:37

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s3e79 contemporary Japanese prints with Michael Verne 1:08:53

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s3e78 electronic arts in printmaking with Myles Calvert 1:12:04

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s3e77 documenting the printmaking ecosystem with Susan Goldman 1:06:24

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s3e76 the print studio as sanctuary with Bryan Raymundo 1:05:08

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s3e75 posters vs prints with Angelina Lippert 1:00:18

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s3e74 Dürer's connection to the Islamic East with Susan Dackerman 1:03:40

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s3e73 seeking a higher meaning in art with artist-activist Art Hazelwood 1:08:10