Art Space: editorial

‘HotPlate’ was an international exhibition of printmaking held in Brighton, UK, from 3 July to 15 August 2010, in digital and traditional media. By approaching contemporary printmaking in the widest possible way, HotPlate sparked a lively conversation about process, technique and technology within a continuously evolving area of the visual arts. Here the emphasis was on testing the perceived boundaries of the medium, breaking out of the literal and metaphorical ‘frame’ and exploring new formats which activelyengage with the gallery space. It also opened up the possibilities for prints to move beyond the gallery walls and engage with modern street culture.