The Tamarind Institute at the University of New Mexico will host a book signing for “Tamarind Techniques for Fine Art Lithography” and the “Touchstones” exhibit on Friday, Feb. 6 at 5 p.m. Authors Marjorie Devon, Tamarind director, Bill Lagattuta, master printer/studio manager and Rodney Hamon, education director will attend.
“Tamarind Techniques for Fine Art Lithography” is the comprehensive resource for lithography. With step-by-step instructions for traditional and contemporary lithographic processes, “Tamarind Techniques” gives readers health and safety information, guidance for establishing a print studio and advice on maintaining and documenting editions and caring for art work.
A limited edition copy, in a cloth slipcase with an original lithograph by Jim Dine, will be offered at a special price at the signing.
Tamarind’s gallery features an exhibit of lithographs by notable contemporary artists Polly Apfelbaum, Willie Cole, Jim Dine, Luke Dorman, Julie Evans, Tom Joyce, Mark Licari and Ethan Murrow. These works represent a cross section of many of the lithographic techniques detailed in “Tamarind Techniques.” The exhibit continues through April 10.
Tamarind Institute is a nonprofit center for fine art lithography that trains master printers, engages in teaching and research and houses a professional collaborative studio for artists. Founded in 1960, Tamarind helped revive the art of lithography in the United States and is internationally recognized for its contributions to the growth of contemporary printmaking around the world.
For more information visit The Tamarind Institute.
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