A huge shout-out to independent curator and Print Evangelist Ann Shafer, whose interview with Manneken Press co-founder and Master Printer Jonathan Higgins is currently featured on Platemark, Shafer’s podcast about prints and the printmaking ecosystem.
The episode can be seen/heard on the Platemark website or on Platemark wherever you get your podcasts.
“Higgins speaks about his early life in Berkeley, California, his initial interest in art and ceramics, and his transition to printmaking. After exploring lithography and working for various artists and print workshops in New York, where he co-founded Galamander Press with Randy Hemminghaus, he eventually founded Manneken Press. Jonathan shares insights into the operational strategies, collaborative projects with artists, challenges with photogravure, and his approach to publishing and curating prints. He also touches on the impact of COVID-19 on his work processes and future projects, while emphasizing the importance of selecting artists whose work resonates with him. The interview concludes with a reflection on the evolution of Manneken Press and Jonathan's current focus and achievements.”
