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Listen "Printmaking: Deep Dive into SUMA’s Print Collection"
Episode Synopsis
Southern Utah University Art History student Becca Hughes joins Dr. Becky Bloom and Emily Ronquillo to discuss her undergraduate internship in which she created an online exhibition of prints in SUMA’s collection. During her research, Becca was surprised to find some of the prints were frauds while others had authenticated provenance. Becca also discovered some artists who made it problematic for collectors to ensure they were purchasing authentic prints. Dr. Bloom agreed that printmaking is a medium that is easily forged, especially lithography.
This episode is perfect for those curious about the process of printmaking and collecting. Dr. Bloom and Becca provide some helpful tips for collectors to ensure the print they are purchasing is not a fraud.
For more information about printmaking techniques and processes:
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Britannica - Printmaking, Etching, Engraving, Relief
View Becca’s exhibition The Printmaking Renaissance: 19th and 20th Century Prints by Prominent Artists on SUMAs CatalogIt HUB.
This episode is perfect for those curious about the process of printmaking and collecting. Dr. Bloom and Becca provide some helpful tips for collectors to ensure the print they are purchasing is not a fraud.
For more information about printmaking techniques and processes:
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Britannica - Printmaking, Etching, Engraving, Relief
View Becca’s exhibition The Printmaking Renaissance: 19th and 20th Century Prints by Prominent Artists on SUMAs CatalogIt HUB.
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