In Our Time: M.C. Escher
Misha Glenny and guests discuss the work of Maurits Cornelis Escher (1898-1972), the graphic artist and printmaker best known for his impossible buildings, paradoxical perspectives, and repeating geometric patterns. Born…
THE SCENIC POSTERS AND PAINTINGS OF NORMAN WILKINSON HD
I should probably mention that there were in fact two Norman Wilkinsons working in Britain as illustrators in the same period. So if you come across a few decidedly more…
Sun Printing with Turmeric
DIY Turmeric Anthotypes
The radical art of Mary Cassatt
Explore Mary Cassatt’s life and work, from her contributions to the French Impressionist movement to her bold experimentation in painting, pastels, and printmaking. Through interviews with experts, archival footage and…
A local printmaker creates a multi-use space to support their community
Milwaukee's Riverwest neighborhood welcomes River Press. River Press is a studio, shop, and gallery dedicated exclusively to showcasing and selling work from local Milwaukee artists. Run by printmaker Mya Giuliani,…
Hectograph
Developed in the 1870s, the Hectograph (also spelled Hektograph) was an early document copying process which used a tray of gelatine to transfer ink from a master sheet onto copy…
Spirit Duplicators: Copies Never Smelled So Good
Widely used throughout the 20th Century by schools, churches, fan clubs, and other small organizations, Spirit Duplicators or "Ditto" machines allowed small runs of documents to be copied cheaply and…