Ukiyo-e has changed quite a bit from when it first emerged in the late 16th century. In the beginning, it usually depicted everyday life in Japan, more specifically Kyoto, and were often used to add extra meaning to texts, especially in Buddhist scriptures. There was a shift from this in the 18th century, where it … Continued
What is a Print? The term “print” is sometimes used to describe just about any picture that is not an original painting or drawing. Photographs, cheap posters, reproductions in art books…. Some people refer to all of these as “prints”. In the art world, the word “print” has a far more specific meaning, and anyone buying prints must … Continued
Abstract Expressionism has a rich history, much like many other art movements. This particular movement is a post-World War II movement that was developed sometime during the 1940s in New York. This movement is in American painting and the first movement to gain international recognition and put New York City on the map in the … Continued
Aspinwall Editions is a fine art printmaking publisher, dealer, and studio with facilities in New York City and Rheine, Germany. Founded in 2012 by Ann Aspinwall and Knut Willich, Aspinwall Editions specializes in silkscreen, intaglio, and relief processes, and offers contract printing services in addition to collaborations with invited artists. Knut was formerly the proprietor … Continued
If it seems too good to be true, it almost certainly is. Back when I was studying for my doctorate, I lived near a muffin shop. Every day, during the half hour before closing time, they sold muffins at half price. This made sense: a good muffin shop doesn’t sell day-old muffins, so they wanted to do … Continued
