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Andy Warhol Screenprinting – The Revolution

This article is part of the Discover Prints series where we share with you interesting articles written by experts that aim to inform and delight you about the world of prints. Andy Warhol Screenprinting – The Revolution is brought to you by Revolver Gallery, Beverley Hills, USA. As many know, Andy Warhol is renowned for … Continued

Buying Art Prints – Advice For Art Collectors

Buying art prints can be a formidable task, for there are numerous issues to be addressed: authenticity, paper, quality of impression, edition size, re-strikes, signatures, states, watermarks, condition, provenance, etc. Here I’ll discuss a few of the many issues that I get lots of questions about; I strongly recommend that anyone with any questions on … Continued

When Modern Art became Contemporary Art

In the first of a series of short essays exploring artistic movements, we look at the definitions of ‘Modern Art’ and ‘Contemporary Art’. Modern Art The term ‘Modern Art’ is generally used to describe work made during the period of extraordinarily rapid change in the world from 1880 to the 1960’s, a time presided over … Continued

“If it’s not going to be fun, there’s no point doing it”

Printmaking is all about collaboration. Trust, understanding, intuition, and a sprinkling of magic between artist and printmaker is crucial; many a printmaking relationship has not survived because the chemistry simply wasn’t quite right. If the rapport between artist and printmaker is good, extraordinary things can happen. In the first in a series of interviews with … Continued

Can Contemporary Art Really Be Defined?

  For many people, deciding on a perfect definition for what contemporary art actually is can be somewhat of a challenge. Whilst the term itself seems simple and obvious enough, finding a modern day meaning is not as easy as it looks. Fortunately, getting to grips with what constitutes as “contemporary” becomes much more possible … Continued

Contemporary Art: 10 Quotes by Damien Hirst

Damien Hirst Quotes “Great art – or good art – is when you look at it, experience it and it stays in your mind. I don’t think conceptual art and traditional art are all that different.” “People don’t like contemporary art, but all art starts life as contemporary – I can’t really see a difference.” … Continued

Contemporary Art: 20 Years of Eyestorm

  2019 marks twenty years since the founding of Eyestorm – a gallery that has established its name not only working with some of the most iconic artists of the contemporary era, but also championing new and promising talent, playing an important role in establishing their artistic practice and growing their success. To commemorate this … Continued

The E/AB Fair – An Exclusive Interview

DUSICA KIRJAKOVIC, EDITIONS / ARTISTS’ BOOKS FAIR ORGANISER 1. When and why was the E/AB Fair established? DK: The fair was established in 1998 by Susan Inglett of I.C. Editions, in partnership with Brooke Alexander Gallery and Printed Matter.  The founders were interested in showing the very latest in fine prints, artists’ books, and editioned objects by emerging and … Continued

Announcing E/AB Fair 2016 Benefit Prints by Philip Taaffe

November 3 – 6, 2016 269 11th Avenue, New York NY The Editions/Artists’ Books (E/AB) Fair is thrilled and grateful to announce this year’s benefit prints by renowned artist Philip Taaffe! The two variable editions will support E/AB Fair’s mission to provide free access and educational programming for its visitors. These monoprints are indicative of … Continued

An Exclusive Interview With HM Queen Sonja Of Norway And Magne Fuhuholmen

TEXTURE – PAUL STOLPER GALLERY 28 SEPTEMBER – 15 OCTOBER 2016 1. When did you first realise you had a passion for art, in particular printmaking? HM QUEEN SONJA: I cannot remember a time when I have not been passionate about art. I have collected since my teens, one of my first artworks was a print … Continued

The Kido Press Story: Part III – Kumi Sugai & Hisao Domoto

For Part III of “The Kido Press Story,” Gallery KIDO Press is holding a special exhibition of works by Kumi Sugai (1919 – 1996) and Hisao Domoto (1928 – 2013), both of whom had a great impact on Japan’s postwar art scene and attained international renown. Through the lens of their prints from the 1980s, … Continued

Sandra Cinto at Graphicstudio (IFPDA)

In November of 2013, while in New York City for the IFPDA Print Fair, Graphicstudio Director Margaret Miller encountered the work of Sandra Cinto at Tanya Bonakdar Gallery. Piece of Silence included cellos and violins painted white and intricately decorated with black ink line drawings, mounted to the gallery walls that had been covered with … Continued

Rembrandt Etchings – The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

Rembrandt etchings and drypoints, were made working on copper plates, creating ink-holding furrows in these plates either directly (using a drypoint needle) or with etching (drawing through a wax-like substance covering a plate, then bathing the plate in acid to create furrows). At some point in this process he might take an impression to see … Continued

ARTROOMS 2016 APPLICATION

MEDIA SPONSOR ANNOUNCEMENT ARTROOMS 2016 The only FREE art fair for independent artists! Applications for ARTROOMS 2016 are open.   Following requests from an exceptionally large number of artists, we have extended the deadline for participation in this contest, for another 15 days, to December 15th ARTROOMS is an innovative concept of art exhibition that … Continued

E/AB Fair – A Whistle Stop Tour

Editions And Artists’ Books Fair, New York We are having a fabulous time visiting our friends and colleagues exhibiting at the fair and as well as meeting many wonderful new print studios.  The overall quality of the prints at the fair is extremely high and the content is really fresh.  The quality really stands out. … Continued

Editions / Artists’ Books Fair (E/AB Fair)

EDITIONS / ARTISTS’ BOOKS FAIR (E/AB FAIR), NEW YORK November 5-8, 2015 E/AB Fair Thirteen standout leading print dealers and print studios who are exhibiting at the E/AB Fair, New York. View fine prints available from each gallery.   ASPINWALL EDITIONS Aspinwall Editions Fine Prints > BLEU ACIER Bleu Acier Fine Prints > CENTER STREET … Continued

Allied Editions at Frieze Art Fair, London

October 14-17, 2015 Frieze Art Fair Allied Editions is a unique artist’s editions collective.  Three member galleries listed on Printed Editions will be exhibiting at Frieze, London.   INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART (ICA) ICA Prints > SERPENTINE GALLERY Serpentine Gallery Fine Prints > WHITECHAPEL GALLERY Whitechapel Gallery Fine Prints > VISIT THE FAIR > Allied … Continued

Multiplied Art Fair – Contemporary Editions

October 16-18, 2015 Multiplied Art Fair Nine standout leading print dealers and studios who are exhibiting at the Multiplied Contemporary Editions Fair, London. View fine prints available from each gallery. ATELIER JI Atelier Ji Fine Prints > DUNDEE CONTEMPORARY ARTS Dundee Contemporary Arts Fine Prints > EYESTORM Eyestorm Fine Prints > FLOWERS GALLERY (IFPDA) Flowers … Continued

The 22nd Annual Minneapolis Print & Drawing Fair

MINNEAPOLIS PRINT & DRAWING FAIR October 2-4, 2015 The 22nd Annual Minneapolis Print & Drawing Fair Featuring two leading print dealers and studios who are exhibiting at The Minneapolis Print & Drawing Fair. View fine prints available from each gallery. Center Street Studio Centre Street Studio fine prints > Flowers Gallery (IFPDA) Flowers Gallery (IFPDA) … Continued

Danny Augustine Exhibition at Jealous Gallery, London

Danny Augustine Exhibition Natural’s Not In It, new body of works by Royal College MA Printmaking Graduate, Danny Augustine A solo exhibition of ten new limited edition screenprints at Jealous Gallery, Shoreditch,1-4th October Private View: 1st October 6-9pm Jealous Gallery East is set to host a four-day solo exhibition dedicated to new works from artist Danny … Continued

SNAP 2015 – 3rd International Printmaking Symposium

Kunstraum Druckgrafik: Printmaking in Other Forms of Art 3rd International Printmaking Symposium in Bentlage, Rheine, Germany November 12–15, 2015 SNAP 2015, the 3rd International Printmaking Symposium, organized by Knut Willich, will be held from November 12–15 in Bentlage, Rheine, Germany. The theme of the symposium, which will be conducted in English, is “Kunstraum Druckgrafik: Printmaking in Other Forms … Continued

The Print Club of Cleveland – The Fine Print Fair

The Fine Print Fair September 24-27, 2015 The 31st Annual Fine Print Fair Featuring six leading print dealers and studios who are exhibiting at The Print Club of Cleveland Print Fair. View fine prints available from each gallery. “The Fine Print Fair, Cleveland’s largest and most comprehensive exhibition of fine prints, begins Thursday, September 24, … Continued

Editions / Artists’ Book Fair 2015

EDITIONS/ARTISTS’ BOOKS FAIR EXPANDS AND MOVES TO THE WATERFRONT NEW YORK TUNNEL DURING NEW YORK’S PRINT WEEK November 5 – 8, 2015 269 11th Avenue, New York NY NEW YORK, NY (September 8, 2015) – The Editions/Artists’ Books (E/AB) Fair–New York’s prominent showcase for contemporary art publishers and dealers, presenting prints, multiples and artists’ books– today … Continued

Art Periods – Why Do Artists Have Them?

Every notable artist has a distinct style that you can spot across a room – you’d never mistake a Pollack for a Magritte as you wander the halls of the MOMA. Even so, an artist’s work drastically changes and evolves over the course of their lifetime. Every Artist Has Art Periods An artist’s hallmark style … Continued

Art Prints at the House of Commons – Jealous Gallery Makes a Great Impression

Launching its campaign ‘Our Future Is In The Making: An Education Manifesto for Craft and Making’, the Craft Council and its partners took to the House of Commons on to urge the government to engage. Jealous Gallery were delighted to be able to join them and treated the House of Commons to a live printing demonstration with … Continued

Member Galleries at the 2015 London Original Print Fair

London Original Print Fair Join and visit 20 member galleries who are exhibiting at the London Original Print Fair, April 23-26 2015.                                        

Prints of Women by Henri Matisse

A selection of limited edition prints of women by Henry Matisse.                        

Printmaking – Aspinwall Editions – Meet the Printer

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

Prints For People Who Understand Expressionism

Expressionism first came about in poetry and painting, and was first noticed in Germany around the start of the 20th century. It’s a thoroughly modern movement, and the aim of the movement in all its forms is to present the world from a subjective perspective. This means that the point of view in expressionistic art … Continued

Pablo Picasso Prints

Pablo Picasso Prints A showcase of 10 fine prints by Pablo Picasso.                       Click here to see more Pablo Picasso prints.

Ten Spot Prints by Damien Hirst. Can you name them?

Ten Spot Prints by Damien Hirst. Click on images to see if you are correct in naming them!                    

Prints That Celebrate The Square

View a selection of 10 prints that celebrate the  square from establish artists.                

Press Release Printed Editions

Press Release For immediate release 5 March 2015 Fine Art Prints Dealer Helps Collectors Secure Rare and Collectable Prints and Editions Gracing walls with fine art is made markedly easier thanks to a London based platform that allows browsers to source and purchase limited edition fine art prints direct from leading galleries across the globe. Encompassing works from … Continued

Woodcut Prints – View 10 Wonderful Examples

A selection of ten woodcut prints listed on Printed Editions. A woodcut print is made from an engraved block of wood.                

Top 10 Prints of London

View Printed Editions’ Top 10 prints of London.                    

Discover Modern Prints

Click on the examples of modern prints for each respective artists: Discover modern prints by five important European modern artists. These modern prints have been listed by and are available from leading galleries.          

Linocut Printmaking

Linocut Printmaking A selection of fine linocut prints available on Printed Editions.                       Search for more linocuts here >

Printmaking – Artizan Editions – Meet the Printer

Fine art screenprinters, Artizan Editions, established in 1994 in Brighton have recently moved to new premises in rural Gloucestershire. The studio continues to focus on original printmaking in it’s collaboration with a wide diversity of artists, including Bridget Riley, Brian Rice, Graham Dean, Martyn Brewster, Stella Maris and Henrik Simonsen. Continuing to promote the ethos … Continued

2640 Artists to Watch in 2015

  Over 25,000 prints from important and established artists, mid-career and emerging artists are listed on Printed Editions.  Below is a selection of the major categories of artists whose prints are available on Printed Editions – there are many more!     Old Master Prints Prints by artists including Albrecht Durer, Harmensz van Rijn Rembrandt, … Continued

General rules for avoiding fraud in the art market

  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

View Prints by Turner Prize Winners

View prints by previous Turner Prize winners HERE.  

The Certificate of Authenticity – Advice to Collectors

Who can legally issue a certificate of authenticity for a work of art? Well, I can.  After all, I founded and directed a graduate program in art connoisseurship, I’ve published lots of articles on print connoisseurship, I have a doctorate from Harvard, I have years of experience dealing in prints… But guess what? So can … Continued

Ed Ruscha, Robert Rauschenberg, James Rosenquist, Larry Rivers – The 4 Rs

Artists such as Ed Ruscha, Robert Rauschenberg, James Rosenquist and Larry Rivers, share a common theme in their contributions to art history. Their own generational and social landscape became the very template, which many of their prints derived from. Ed Ruscha’s Hollywood, Robert Rauschenberg’s Retroactive 1, James Rosenquest’s F-111, and of course Larry River’s Four Camels all share images of iconic symbols reflecting … Continued

Jazz Prints by Henri Matisse – Frederick Mulder

Jazz Prints by Henri Matisse Henri Matisse was 74 when he produced his much-celebrated and idiosyncratic album Jazz, widely considered to be the greatest and most sought after illustrated book of the 20th stencils of colourful cut-outs or gouaches découpées in French, accompanied by text composed and handwritten by the artist himself. Matisse intended the … Continued

Printmaking – KIDO Press – Meet the Printer

KIDO Press, Inc. opened its doors in downtown Tokyo in 2002—an area known for its rich history of Japanese woodblock printing.  It was home to the leading medieval artists (including Hokusai, Utamaro, and Hiroshige), and was at the very heart of the “UKIYOE (floating world)” culture that inspired their art. It this historic and traditional printmaking district that KIDO Press produces … Continued

E/AB FAIR (EDITIONS/ARTISTS’ BOOKS FAIR) NEW YORK’S PRINT WEEK

THE 16TH INSTALLMENT OPENS ITS DOORS DURING November 6 – 9, 2014 at the Art Beam Building – 540 West 21st Street, New York. NEW YORK, NY (September 9, 2014) – The Editions/Artists’ Books Fair (E/AB)–New York’s leading showcase for contemporary art publishers and dealers, presenting the “latest and greatest” in prints, multiples and artists’ books– today revealed more details … Continued

Advice for Print Collectors: Signatures

Without a doubt, the stickiest question when it comes to buying modern prints is the signature. An artist can sign a print in two ways: in the plate or by hand. a. While the artist is preparing the matrix he can inscribe his signature in it. This signature thus becomes part of the image and, … Continued

Top 10 Prints of Fruit

Prints of Fruit View Printed Editions’ Top 10 prints of fruit HERE. .