The Brooklyn Fine Art Print Fair has grown from a timid start last year to confidently showcase the radical history and present of printmaking. This year's fair expanded to include over 60 exhibitors representing local, domestic, and international communities, each pushing the envelope with their work.

A highlight was “Shape Shift” by TUG Collective, an intricate layered screenprint on plexiglass illuminated by LED lights, inspired by Yusef Komunyakaa's poems. The piece explores the impact of human violence through a lens of responsibility and sustainability.

June Linowitz’s paper sculptures at Reading Road Studio provided a poignant reminder of the loss of biodiversity worldwide. Her works, which resemble trophy rugs or roadkill, were created in response to global environmental concerns.

The collaborative project between master printer Ruth Lingen and Reginald Dwayne Betts stood out with its use of recycled materials sourced from incarcerated friends. Their work, The Papermaker’s Suite, combines poetry and papermaking techniques to address themes of prison reform and personal freedom.

While the fair has grown in size and scope, some attendees felt that integrating academic departments more closely with commercial publishers could enhance the event's overall experience. Nonetheless, the return of many exhibitors is a sign of support for this vibrant community.