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The Story of Printmaking: Holly EJ Black in conversation with Chloë Ashby

Holly EJ Black discusses her new book ‘The Story of Printmaking: A Global History of Art’ (published by Yale University Press) with critic and author Chloë Ashby.

Please note that a Fair ticket is required is attend this talk.

DatesFri 15 May 2026
Times2–3pm
SpaceNavy Board Room South Wing
PriceFree

Beginning in ancient East Asia and travelling through Renaissance Europe, revolutionary Mexico, and post-Apartheid South Africa, ’The Story of Printmaking' celebrates the interconnected nature of the printed image and its multiple histories, while illuminating the lesser-known players who have been deliberately or erroneously overlooked. This conversation will not only introduce these topics, but discuss the importance of demystifying how prints are actually made.

Holly EJ Black is a freelance journalist and Contributing Arts Editor at The World of Interiors. Her writing has appeared in titles including The Art Newspaper, Art Review, the Financial Times, House & Garden and Wallpaper. She is also the author of Artists on Art.

Chloë Ashby is an author and arts critic who writes and reviews for publications such as the Times, the Guardian, Harper’s Bazaar and the TLS. She is the author of two books on art history, including Colours of Art: The Story of Art in 80 Palettes, and the novels Wet Paint, Second Self and Family Friends.

Please note

A fair ticket is required to attend the talks.

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