During Jan. 18 through Jan. 20, come view fine art and interact with dealers who will be displaying five centuries of fine prints, from Old Masters to contemporary art. This fair presents a rare opportunity to purchase prints and etchings by Rembrandt, Durer, Picasso, Matisse, Hirosige, Hokusai, and others. Print types such as woodcuts, etchings, aquatint, lithographs, and monotints are each unique mediums that possess their own methodologies and aesthetics. Experts will be on site to educate attendees about the history of printmaking and printmaking techniques. Don’t miss the free print lecture at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 20 in Building C, Room C-260. Learn about and take home a piece of art history.
San Francisco Fine Print Fair: Fort Mason Center, Marina Boulevard (at Buchanan), preview Friday, Jan. 18, 6–9 p.m. $20 includes hors d’oeuvres and wine; show Saturday, Jan. 19, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. & Sunday, Jan. 20, 11 a.m.–5 p.m., free, 415-377-7438, www.sanfrancisco-fineprintfair.com
— S. Anderson
