The IFPDA Foundation held its annual benefit at Christie's, celebrating printmaking with an evening of conversation and the second annual Studio Visit initiative. The event featured a discussion between artist Ana Benaroya and Leslie-Lohman Museum Associate Director Judy Giera on printmaking and queer contributions to the medium, with attendees including artists, curators, and collectors. The Studio Visit sale, offering access to artists' studios, runs through October 24.
This event matters because it highlights the IFPDA Foundation's role in supporting and promoting the art of printmaking, a medium often overshadowed in the contemporary art market. By combining fundraising, education, and direct engagement with artists' practices, the foundation strengthens the printmaking community and fosters broader appreciation for the medium among collectors and institutions.