Location: Rome Italy

When:  May 14-21, 2018

Explore Rome’s rich printmaking history and contemporary developments through exclusive access to museum collections, print archives, and behind the scenes tours lead by content experts. Join us in Rome on May 14, 2018 for a conference kick off evening reception then dive into hands-on print demonstrations in the Temple Rome Printmaking studios, conference presentations and tours through May 21.

Planned excursions include the Vatican Archive of Prints and Drawings and the Pinacoteca, the Istituto Nazionale per la Grafica, which houses Piranesi’s prints and plates, and the Calcogra a Nazionale for demonstrations of historical restoration and research.
Contemporary prints will be explored at Stamperia del Tevere with director Alessandro Fornacci, as well as at other artists studios and historic print shops. Additional print technique demonstrations will take place at Temple University Rome’s print studio, and panel discussions and lectures will be hosted in TU Rome’s brand new conference center. Conference registration includes a welcome dinner and a farewell aperitivo at the conclusion of conference!

Also enjoy free time to explore the eternal city on your own!

Collaborating institutions & featured presenters include:

Istituto Nazionale per la Grafica, Director Antonella Fusco and Dr. Giovanna Scaloni
Special presentation of Piranesi plates and prints

Tour the Vatican Print and Drawing Collection with Frank Dabell, Professor Temple University Rome
“Understanding the Roman scene: On site at the Vatican Archives”

A tour with Alessandro Fornacci, artist and Director of Stamperia del Tevere
New Roman prints: Exploring the contemporary printmaking experience in Rome

Dr. Arianna Mercanti, Professor Art Academy of Frosinone
Between the Museum and the Laboratory: Experimental Roman print research

Additional speakers to be added soon, stay tuned for updates.

Printmaking Demonstrations and Artist Presentations:

Jason Scuilla, “DIY electro etch”,  Printmaking Professor University of Kansas State

Richard Hricko, “Photogravure, photopolymer, & laser-cut relief plate making”, Printmaking Professor Tyler School of Art

Professor Marina Bindella, “Il Segno Inciso”

Inma Herrera, Print and Performance Artist, Rome

Schedule
Conference programming: May 14-May 21, 2018
Speakers are subject to change stay tuned for updates!
Download the schedule as of December 21, 2017 here

Original Link to Post: https://tyler.temple.edu/print-think-2018

Left to right: Temple Rome, new Temple Room conference center and Temple Rome Etching studio.