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Always grand and informative interviews
I saved a few weeks of interviews to help take me across country on a drive from Massachusetts to western Kansas for an artists residency. They helped keep driving sane. Ann leads a discussion with insightful questions, momentary gasps of astonishment, and enthusiasm for all that it's involved in putting ink on paper and then getting prints into the world.
Best printmaking pod-cast!
Every time I hear this pod cast I am exposed to a new perspective or information about printmaking. Such interesting selections from the printmaking eco-system.
Better late than never...
I am old, so new fangled ideas like podcasts are not always easy to navigate. But, visiting the Baltimore Print Fair, seeing and hearing so many new (to Me ) artists and images led me to Ann Shafer and Platemark. I am slowly going back over the podcasts, from the beginning. Each as been filled with illuminating facts and discussion of ideas and processes related to printmaking. I've been making prints or teaching printmaking for almost 60 years. I stopped keeping up for a few years but I am back to keeping up on what's happening now in the print world and the Platemark podcast is essential to that undertaking.
Reinvigorates my “artist” self…
…the introduction to art I was previously unfamiliar with…or for which I never had the “invitation” to explore…is terrific…I love learning about processes…about motivations…this was my escape for the day…moment…
Great Introduction!
The interview of Michael Barnes was a terrific introduction to both the history and process of lithography.This episode, like so many other Platemark podcasts, was so packed with information, I then watched the Youtube video after I listened to the audio podcast and did a deep dive on all the images and links in the podcast notes. Fantastic! It was also great to hear of the pain a collector endures trying to possess an object of their desire!
- RKB-AVL
- May 23, 2023
Fluid Satisfactions
This was an enjoyable hour from start to finish. The word "fluid" popped up a few times early on, and I felt it aptly described the graceful flow of the conversation. As a confirmed litho nerd, the historical tidbits and technical insights were prime fare. I was especially tickled to hear about my own litho sub-specialty, la maniere noire. Kudos to Michael and Ann for an engaging hour.
Just listen Now!
Platemark Podcast is a fun and informative look at prints and the print ecosystem. I don't mean the dry facts of history's past but the layering of stories, facts, context, and the who did the what now experience. I have loved every episode and if I had the ability to implant the show in every print department, printshop, or art history course I would. As a teacher, I have been inspired by Tru to just let my students experience the full-on nerd-out overload of prints and Ann helps deliver and layer all the good question nuggets you've been waiting to ask. Not to mention letting me know about places I've never heard of like the Gallery above the Met Store. Thank you for shining a light on Prints and Printmaking!
- Kandi1803
- May 9, 2023
The Secret Life of Prints
Ann Shafer’s podcast is a peak behind the curtain of printmakers. A sprinkling of history and insider information that has me looking at prints with a discerning and appreciative eye.
More print knowledge please.
- Elizamus
- April 6, 2023
Fantastic Follow Up!
This second deep dive into Callot was terrific! Tru’s illuminating commentary was amazing and along with host Ann including images of the prints discussed, along with links to allow me to zoom in on the individual images made for a much richer experience and gave me a superb review of Callot’s later prints.
Fantastic Followup!
This second deep dive into Callot was terrific! Tru’s illuminating commentary was amazing and along with host Ann including images of the prints discussed, along with links to allow me to zoom in on the individual images made for a much richer experience and gave me a superb review of Callot’s later prints.
- RKB-AVL
- April 5, 2023
Excellent listen
Who knew that prints and printmaking could be so fascinating? Well, Ann Shafer did! She, along with co-hosts Ben Levy (Season One), and Tru Ludwig (Season Two) are engaging, enlightening, lighthearted, and fun as they journey through the history and art of printmaking, while interweaving their own stories. I look forward to more!
Great stuff here, folks!
I've followed along with Platemark Podcasts and have very much enjoyed the informative, friendly, and funny repartee between Ann, Ben, and Tru. Their informal conversations veer in unexpected ways, to unexpected topics that go well beyond art. They clearly know their way around the world of art, art history, museum, prints, printmaking, etc... however the material is presented in a way that is easily understood and accessible for those of us who don't necessarily know a lot about art. Love it!
Art and then some
Ann and Tru have a fabulous and easy rapport that’s so fun to listen to. Yes you learn about art and printmaking in particular. But you also get to see the world through an artist’s eye which is a real treat.
Authentic and informative
This podcast is equal parts serious art discussion and fun conversation. It meets the needs of the professional artist and historian while also being accessible to mere mortals interested in art.
A wonderful deep dive!
This is a lovely conversation between two people who clearly love working with each other, about their deeply loved topic: Prints. Every episode has me chuckling, thinking, and going to the website as fast as I can to SEE the images. I can't recommend it enough if you are at all interested in art! Also, the interchange between Ann and Tru bring up so many issues facing artists of all kinds, I really enjoy their conversations!
Geeky Goodness
What a wonderful podcast! So happy to have an insiders view on the museum and art world. I’ve shared this with several friends who subscribe now too!
Great inside art conversation
Real talk from non-profit, curatorial art professionals. Ann and Ben bring a lot of passion to dry behind issues and relay a revealing a glimpse into decision making of creative institutions. Works well in the podcast format. Great for artists, demystifies the precious. Looking forward to more.
- Rewolf Bmore
- July 17, 2021
Great perspective
Fun to hear art museum professionals who are friends and have good stories to share. Upbeat, clearly in-the-know, addressing issues of our time!!! Kinda would like to have them over to dinner. They would be fascinating guests!
- Foodie in Baltimore
- June 10, 2021