Show Notes: s3e115 Thoren Vadala
In this episode of Platemark, Ann Shafer sits down with master framer Thoren Vadala of Make-A-Frame Atlantic to explore the meticulous, often overlooked world of picture framing. From the technical realities of custom woodworking versus manufactured MDF to conservation standards like cotton rag mats and UV-filtering glass, Thoren breaks down what it truly takes to protect and elevate a work of art on paper. Tune in for an engaging discussion on framing philosophy, avoiding the trap of standard black-and-white presentation, and why early collaboration between artists and framers makes all the difference.
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Make-A-Frame Atlantic Limited.
Make-A-Frame Atlantic Limited.
Make-A-Frame Atlantic Limited’s presentation at the Brooklyn Fine Art Print Fair, 2025.
Make-A-Frame Atlantic Limited’s presentation at the Brooklyn Fine Art Print Fair, 2026.
Make-A-Frame Atlantic Limited’s frames on Rob Pruitt’s scratch-off prints at the Brooklyn Fine Art Print Fair, 2025.
Curator / Podcaster / Fair Organizer
Ann Shafer is an independent curator, art historian, and a leading expert on the legacy of Stanley William Hayter and Atelier 17. As the creator and host of the Platemark podcast, she bridges the gap between technical print scholarship and the global community of artists and collectors.
Ann previously served as Associate Curator of Prints, Drawings, and Photographs at the Baltimore Museum of Art and has held curatorial positions at the Whitney Museum of American Art and the National Gallery of Art. She holds a BA from The College of Wooster and an MA from Williams College. Today, she channels her three decades of expertise into organizing the Brooklyn Fine Art Print Fair, co-editing a major centennial festschrift on Atelier 17, and leading curated art history tours across Europe. (Photo credit: Becky Redett)
Show Notes: s3e114 Rachel Vogel
