Exhibition

A print, in the broadest definition, is a work of art comprised of ink on paper created through an indirect transfer process. Four major printmaking methods have been developed over the centuries: relief, intaglio, and the planographic techniques of lithography and screenprinting. Each printmaking method produces a work on paper that has an individual and identifiable quality.

Off the Press features works from the Hofstra University Museum of Art collection and provides examples of these four printmaking techniques. The collection contains more than 2,200 prints in a range of mediums and processes that date from the late 16th century to the 21st century. As printmaking techniques have developed over the centuries, artists have explored the possibilities and pushed the boundaries of traditional printmaking. Digital technology has added additional pathways for this artistic exploration.

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Funding has been provided by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature.

Press Release: Artists’ Printmaking Techniques Focus of New Exhibition

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Irving Amen (American, 1918-2011), The Bridge, 1957, Woodcut 7 x 9 in., Hofstra University Museum of Art, gift of the Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fillin, HU72.34

Please click through this album to view a sample of featured works.

IN-PERSON PUBLIC PROGRAM
Fall Exhibition Reception
Thursday, September 8, 2022, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Emily Lowe Hall, Behind Emily Lowe Hall, South Campus

Join us in celebrating the opening of New York, New York: Photographs from the Collection and Off the Press.

Light refreshments will be available.
Admission is free. RSVP to 516.463.5672

IN-PERSON PUBLIC PROGRAM
What is a Print?
Thursday, November 3, 2022, 4-5 p.m.
David Filderman Gallery, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, Ninth Floor, South Campus

Led by Director and exhibition curator Karen T. Albert, learn about the evolution of printmaking methods including an explanation of different techniques of relief, intaglio, and the planographic methods of lithography and screenprinting. Each printmaking method produces a work on paper that has an individual and identifiable quality.

Admission is free. RSVP to 516.463.5672

VIRTUAL PUBLIC PROGRAM
Second Fridays: What is a Print?
Learn about the evolution of printmaking methods including an explanation of different techniques - program recorded October 9, 2020