Prints in Motion: When Centuries Collide at New York’s IFPDA Fair

Printmaking isn’t just a relic of the past—it’s a living, evolving force, as the IFPDA Print Fair in New York City proves each year. Celebrating its 30th anniversary, this year’s fair brings together more than 90 exhibitors from seven countries, showcasing over half a millennium of printmaking ingenuity. The lineup bridges the gap between old masters like Albrecht Dürer and today’s boundary-pushers such as Didier Williams and Torkwase Dyson. Artists like Ana Benaroya and Richard Dupont highlight how prints can challenge perceptions, from reclaiming the female gaze to experimenting with digital self-portraiture. Meanwhile, Ethel Shipton and Tanekeya Word draw attention to the everyday and the extraordinary, using print to reframe urban life and Black girlhood. As the broader art market shifts, printmaking is on the rise—proving that ink, paper, and imagination can still spark new conversations. In this world, every edition is a fresh invitation to look again. #Printmaking #IFPDAFair #ContemporaryArt #Culture