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Platemark: prints and the printmaking ecosystem

Platemark: prints and the printmaking ecosystem

By: Ann Shafer curator and print evangelist
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 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 one looks at prints and printmaking and how they fit in in the context of museums, the market, critiques, and the print ecosystem. Series two offers a history of prints and printmaking in the West. Series three offers interviews with the people who perform various roles in the print ecosystem. Join us and find out why prints and printmaking occupy the best little corner of the art world. We'll turn you into a fan, too. Platemark offers a bit of art history, artistic creativity, and introduces listeners to artists, printers, dealers, print publishers, gallerists, art historians, curators, and scholars. Host Ann Shafer is a curator specializing in prints and printmaking. Formerly she was a curator at the Baltimore Museum of Art and the National Gallery of Art. She's a podcaster, blogger, and organizer of the Baltimore Fine Art Print Fair (baltimoreprintfair.com).Ann Shafer Art World
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  • s3e89 monoprints with artist Nicholas Ruth

    s3e89 monoprints with artist Nicholas Ruth
    Sep 9 2025

    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 his use of monoprints as a space for experimentation and growth. They talk about his inspirations, such as the bizarre charm of cell towers and the intriguing backs of road signs, and how these elements serve as metaphors for human communication. They also discuss the evolution of his work over time and explore broader themes of art education, the impact of technology on human connection, and the artist's role in society.

    Get in touch with Nick here:

    https://www.nicholashruth.com/

    IG @nicholashruth

    FB https://www.facebook.com/nick.ruth.58

    Listen to Nick on Hello, Print Friend (June 22, 2022) https://helloprintfriend.com/episode-145-nick-ruth

    Show me the images!!
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • s3e88 art consulting X ministry with Quahana Hendree

    s3e88 art consulting X ministry with Quahana Hendree
    Aug 26 2025

    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 government spaces. She discusses the multifaceted role of an art consultant, detailing how she helps businesses curate collections that reflect their identity and values, manages existing collections, and advocates for the intrinsic value of art. The conversation also delves into her background as a theologian and how this intersects with her love for art. Dr. Hendree shares insights on the therapeutic and community-building power of art, the challenges of integrating art into corporate spaces, and the importance of preserving and appreciating art in both personal and professional contexts.

    LINKS

    https://qhendreeartconsulting.com/

    IG @q_hendree_art_consulting
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    50 mins
  • HoP deep dive on ONE PRINT: Peter Milton's The Train from Munich

    HoP deep dive on ONE PRINT: Peter Milton's The Train from Munich
    Aug 19 2025

    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, and composition. It's a deep, deep dive into a single work--what a luxury.

    All images of Peter’s art are © 2025 Peter Milton / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York.

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    1 hr and 14 mins
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