EDITION HOKE is a platform in the heart of Munich that focuses on printmaking. Founded in 2010 it has produced a wide range of artistic prints as well as exhibitions, discussions and presentations of technical and artistic visions. Artists have the chance to see their ideas implemented through the high-quality technical execution that the printmaking studio provides.
EDITION HOKE offers collaboration combining technical skills with those of the artist, so that there is a level of mediation between the idea and the printed work where the artistic expression interacts with the material and the whole process. Through this combination, printmaking opens up its own unique forms of expression in terms of haptics, flow and quality.
In addition, EDITION HOKE organizes exhibitions, conducts research and development, publishes art and reference books and is actively involved in knowledge transfer.
In collaboration with contemporary artists and through experimental work of the highest level, printmaking is pushed beyond its limits.
Franz Hoke - manager of EDITION HOKE (photo by Joachim Schroeter)
EDITION HOKE is run by master printer Franz Hoke. Building on his art studies and training as a Handpressenkupferdrucker at the former Hanfstängl art publishing house, he founded his own workshop 15 years ago. Since then, he has not only printed for a large number of artists, but also organized exhibitions, symposia, and specialist events, including the “III International Lithography Days“, “StonePlatePolyester,” and “Lithographs and Etchings I & II.”
From 2015 to 2020, he also headed the Steindruck München lithography workshop.
In addition to teaching at academies, universities, and art institutions, his focus is on research and development, as well as the creation and publication of specialist books on the subject of printmaking.
His comprehensive knowledge and expertise, combined with years of experience, guarantee the highest quality of both technical and artistic support and the resulting prints.
PRINTMAKING
project consultancy
Individual consultation and comparison of various process and implementation options, as well as detailed explanations on how to efficiently realize the artist's idea.
Project support and consulting for museums, collections, and art institutions, in collaboration and networking with printmaking workshops, universities, and experts worldwide
collaborative printmaking
Expert support for printmaking processes, including working materials and tools, as well as instruction and guidance on:
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Intaglio: etching, drypoint, engraving, aquatint, photogravure, soft ground, spit bite, lift ground and galvanic processes
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Planographic printing processes using limestone (lithography), aluminum plates and aluminum foil (algraphy), and polyester plate lithography
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Relief printing of all kinds: wood engraving, linocut, lino etching, cliché
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Collagraphs, monoprints, monotypes, transfers, cyanotypes, and innovative, experimental printing techniques
printing editions
printing editions and unique pieces; steel-facing of copper printing plates; commissioned work for artists, galleries, and companies
artist residency & excursions
artist residency with individual focus on a specific topic or overview of the different areas of printmaking
Individual printmaking excursions depending on area of interest (printing studios, archives and collections, museums, lithography quarries, pigment manufacturers, paper workshops, etc. with local experts)
EXHIBITIONS
Exhibitions, specialist events & symposia
Regular exhibitions and specialist events relating to printmaking, covering topics such as innovative printing processes as intaglio printing from engraved pebbles (“Petroglyphs”), prints made from a wide variety of materials and their specific use as printing plates (“playground printmaking”), comparisons of different lithographic materials (“StonePlatePolyester”), possibilities of galvanic etching processes, and alternative printmaking materials.
EDITION HOKE's aim is to present printmaking, discuss art, and bring together artists, patrons and enthusiasts in a common exchange - in other words, to connect people.
Current events and information can be found in the newsletter.
RESEARCH &
DEVELOPMENT
Research & Development
To improve understanding and expand expressive possibilities, but also out of curiosity and joy, EDITION HOKE conducts research and development in the field of printmaking.
This includes investigating current materials and processing techniques for lithography, etching, and relief printing, such as synthetic, fiber, and composite materials; natural, modified, and fully synthetic raw materials; the use of lasers and CNC milling machines for platemaking; and effective and sensible, non-toxic processes.
Publication of art & specialist books
Thanks to independent research and development, innovations, improvements, and previously undescribed processes can be published in practical reference books and distributed worldwide.
These can be found here as well as in academies, universities, printing studios, and libraries in AR, AT, AU, BE, BR, CA, CH, CL, CN, CR, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EC, ES, FR, IE, JP, MT, MX, NL, NO, PL, RU, SE, UK, US, UY.
KNOWLEDGE
TRANSFER
Courses & Workshops
Individually tailored to the knowledge and experience of the participants. These courses are aimed at academies, universities, and art institutions, as well as individual and group workshops for artists and interested individuals. The courses take place in the EDITION HOKE studio or on-site at your location, e.g., in museums, art schools, art associations, studios, or private workspaces.
Support & advice for printmaking studios
For example, for new establishments, renovations, relocations, technical problems, repairs, material issues, etc.
Specialized training for studio managers and art teachers
Studio visits with insights into the UNESCO cultural heritage of the art of printmaking