100 Years of African American Printmaking: A Vision of Creative Possibilities With Melvin Edwards & Curlee Raven Holton
100 Years of African American Printmaking: A Vision of Creative Possibilities
With Melvin Edwards & Curlee Raven Holton | Recorded August 2, 2025
As part of the 3rd Annual BAIA Fine Art Print Fair, this special program brought together internationally acclaimed sculptor Melvin Edwards and master printmaker Curlee Raven Holton for an illuminating conversation on the transformative role of printmaking in Edwards’ celebrated career.
From his early collaborations with leading print studios to the influence of key printmakers who shaped his artistic journey, Edwards shared personal insights into how the medium has expanded his visual language and deepened his creative expression. Holton, an accomplished artist and visionary in his own right, guided the discussion with a rare depth of perspective on both craft and cultural legacy.
This dynamic exchange between two major figures in contemporary art offers a compelling look at how printmaking continues to inspire, innovate, and affirm the cultural narratives of the African American experience.
