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Sept. 23, 2024

s3e65 behind the scenes at the museum with paper conservator Alison Luxner

In s3e65 of Platemark, host Ann Shafer converses with Alison Luxner, a paper conservator at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. Alison shares her journey to becoming a conservator, the lengthy education and training process, and her diverse experiences working in various conservation roles. They also delve into the…

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Sept. 17, 2024

s2e32 History of Prints Maria Sibylla Merian

In this History of Prints episode of Platemark, host Ann Shafer and subject matter expert Tru Ludwig explore the extraordinary life and legacy of Maria Sibylla Merian. Celebrated for her pioneering work on insect metamorphosis and her detailed illustrations of flora and fauna, Merian's journey took her to Suriname where…

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Sept. 17, 2024

s2e32 History of Prints Maria Sibylla Merian, Enlightenment Naturalist

In this History of Prints episode of Platemark, host Ann Shafer and subject matter expert Tru Ludwig explore the extraordinary life and legacy of Maria Sibylla Merian. Celebrated for her pioneering work on insect metamorphosis and her detailed illustrations of flora and fauna, Merian's journey took her to Suriname where…

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Sept. 14, 2024

Platemark SHORTS: Alison Luxner on graduate school in conservation

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Sept. 14, 2024

Platemark SHORTS: Alison Luxner on handling prints at home

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Sept. 14, 2024

Platemark SHORTS: Alison Luxner on conserving Greek pots

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Sept. 9, 2024

s3e64 starting a printshop with Jenny Robinson

In this episode of Platemark, host Ann Shafer talks with renowned printmaker Jenny Robinson who recently opened up her eponymous print shop in Sydney, Australia. Jenny shares her experiences moving from America to Slovenia during the Trump era, integrating into Slovenia's printmaking community, and ultimately relocating to Sydney, Australia, to…

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Sept. 9, 2024

s3e64 artist and printer Jenny Robinson on the Mario Avati Prize

In s3e64 of Platemark, host Ann Shafer talks with renowned printmaker Jenny Robinson who recently opened up her eponymous print shop in Sydney. Jenny shares her experiences moving from America to Slovenia during the Trump era, integrating into Slovenia's printmaking community, and ultimately relocating to Sydney, Australia, to establish her…

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Aug. 28, 2024

Platemark SHORTS: Jenny Robinson on why prints are the best

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Aug. 28, 2024

Platemark SHORTS: Jenny Robinson on what happens when everything goes wrong

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Aug. 28, 2024

Platemark SHORTS: Jenny Robinson on the architecture as the central theme of her work

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Aug. 27, 2024

s3e63 multi-plate color etching with printer Peter Pettengill

In s3e63 of Platemark, podcast host Ann Shafer talks with collaborative printer Peter Pettengill. Peter founded Wingate Studio in 1985 on his family’s dairy farm in Hinsdale, NH. Originally trained at Crown Point Press, Peter specializes in multi-plate color etchings. Now semi-retired, Peter’s son James has taken over the operating…

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Aug. 27, 2024

s3e63 printer Peter Pettengill on multi-plate color etching

In s3e63 of Platemark, podcast host Ann Shafer talks with collaborative printer Peter Pettengill. Peter founded Wingate Studio in 1985 on his family’s dairy farm in Hinsdale, NH. Originally trained at Crown Point Press, Peter specializes in multi-plate color etchings. Now semi-retired, Peter’s son James has taken over the operating…

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Aug. 13, 2024

s3e62 artist Teresa Cole on the humanness of pattern

In this five-part mini-series, Ann is talking to five artists who were selected to be included in an exhibition called 5X5, that was part of Print Austin's winter festival this year in 2024. The juror of the show is Mysczka Lewis, who is a curator at Tandem Press. Next up…

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Aug. 13, 2024

Platemark: prints and the printmaking ecosystem

In this five-part mini-series, Ann Shafer talks to five artists who were selected to be included in an exhibition called 5X5, that was part of Print Austin's winter festival this year in 2024. The juror of the show is Mysczka Lewis, who is a curator at Tandem Press. Next up…

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Aug. 12, 2024

Platemark SHORTS: Peter Pettengill on his deep connection with Sol LeWitt

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Aug. 12, 2024

Platemark SHORTS: Peter Pettengill on plate wiping at Crown Point Press

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Aug. 12, 2024

Platemark SHORTS: Peter Pettengill on how critical wife Deb has been to Wingate Studio

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Aug. 7, 2024

Platemark SHORTS: Teresa Cole American quilt patterns versus Islamic patterns

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Aug. 7, 2024

Platemark SHORTS: Teresa Cole on ornament versus pattern

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Aug. 7, 2024

Platemark SHORTS: Teresa Cole on it's work and you have to want it

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July 30, 2024

s3e61 artist Annalise Gratovich on chine collé

Wondering how far you can take chine collé in a project? Listen in as Annalise Gratovich tells us all about this method of adding thin pieces of hand-dyed papers to giant woodcuts. In s3e61 of Platemark, podcast host Ann Shafer continues talking to artists included in Print Austin’s 5x5 exhibition,…

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July 30, 2024

Platemark s3e61 the print ecosystem: Annalise Gratovich

Wondering how far you can take chine collé in a project? Listen in as Annalise Gratovich tells us all about this method of adding thin pieces of hand-dyed papers to giant woodcuts. In s3e61 of Platemark, podcast host Ann Shafer continues talking to artists included in Print Austin’s 5x5 exhibition,…

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July 23, 2024

s2e31 History of Prints The Enlightenment (part two)

Enlightenment publications on human anatomy changed the way artists understood their place in the world. Check out these examples of life-changing images brought to you by prints in books! In s2e31 of Platemark’s History of Prints series, Tru and Ann continue their discussion of the Enlightenment. This time they look…

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