Print Biennale: Celebrating the Art and Evolution of Printmaking in India
A Lalit Kala Akademi initiative, Print Biennale India is one of a kind program, aiming to establish an interactive global platform for Printmaking. It hopes to foster international artistic exchange and academic dialogue. The Print Biennale brings together Printmakers worldwide, creating opportunities to explore new artistic trends and celebrate the diversity, rich history and exciting future of printmaking in India and abroad.
To bring printmaking to the forefront of the fine art scene, Lalit kala Akademi under the leadership of erstwhile Administrator C. S. Krishna Setty, initiated the Print Biennales in 2017.
The vision is to create an exclusive platform where printmakers from across the globe showcase their talent, exchange ideas, and celebrate the richness of this medium. The Biennale has become a confluence of tradition and innovation, inspiring a renewed appreciation for print art. This initiative has since grown into one of the most significant gatherings for printmakers worldwide.
The Akademi has successfully organized the 1st and 2nd editions of the Print Biennale India, with wide participation from artists across India and abroad. We are pleased to announce the launch of the 3rd Print Biennale India in January 2026, an international exhibition dedicated to celebrating the dynamic and evolving art of printmaking—a medium valued for its accessibility and technical richness.
Submissions are open till 31 October 2025.
What is Printmaking?
Printmaking in visual art is a process where an image is created on a matrix (like a block, plate, or screen) and then transferred to another surface, most commonly paper, to create multiple original artworks. It's a technique that allows artists to produce editions of an image, making it accessible to a wider audience while still maintaining the artistic integrity of the original design. Common methods include:
- Woodcut
- Etching
- Lithography
- Linocut
- Monoprints
- Screen printing/ Serigraphy