iea Director, Myles Calvert, was invited to curate work into the 2025 Guanlan International Print Biennial, Guangdong, China.

“It is a privilege to present the selected works for the 2025 edition of the Guanlan International Print Biennial. The artists featured here are prime examples of contemporary practice in motion, offering a window into a medium that is as dynamic as it is enduring.

This collection transcends simple aesthetics, providing vital context into greater societal issues. Whether grappling with environmental fragility or the intricacies of identity, these creators use the impression to leave a lasting mark on the global conversation. Here, concepts are as challenging as the techniques and processes employed; the intellectual rigor behind each piece ensures that the viewer is a participant in a complex dialogue between thought and execution.

These artists represent a global community of dedicated printmakers who share fundamentals. They honor the traditional aspects of the medium—the tactile ritual of the matrix and press—yet remain unbound by history. Their work thrives on fluid intuition and an evolution of process that embraces technology without shying away from the “soul” of the hand-pulled print.

By anchoring innovation in heritage, these artists ensure that printmaking remains a vital, breathing force in the contemporary art world. We invite you to explore this landscape where tradition is not a tether, but a foundation for more.”

With thanks to Zhao Jiachun, Director of the office of Guanlan International Print Biennial, Deputy Director of Guanlan Original Printmaking Base & China Pirntmaking Museum, and Executive Deputy Editor in Chief of Magazine Chinese Printmaking.

Selected Artists:
Ariadna Abadal Lloret
Ron Abram
Dusty Herbig
Joshua Orsburn
Kathryn Polk
Andrew Polk
Tammy Ratcliff
Jenny Robinson
Rachel Singel
Ericka Walker