Printmaking with Ramon Keimig
Through zines, posters, record sleeves and installations, the Swiss artist and designer brings the imperfections of the analogue world to the digital space
- Words Ayla Angelos
- Illustration Ramon Keimig
Printmaking has a long history. In ancient China, woodblock printing was used to reproduce texts and images. The craft evolved through intaglio techniques like etching and engraving in the Renaissance, allowing artists such as Rembrandt to experiment with tone and texture. The 20th century saw an explosion of print-based innovation, from Warhol’s bold silkscreens to Käthe Kollwitz’s political lithographs. Today, with the influence of technology, traditional printmaking techniques are often merged with digital processes – an approach central to Ramon Keimig’s work. A Swiss artist and designer, Keimig’s practice spans zines, posters, record covers, animations and large-scale installations, all
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