Paul Coldwell | Ink, Paper, Chisel, Grain: The resilience of woodcut: LOPF 2026 • THURSDAY

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This illustrated talk previews Paul Coldwell's forthcoming book, Ink Paper Chisel Grain, in which he asks how woodcut has been so resilient and why its power to shock, thrill and inspire has never diminished. From third-century China through to the present day, the celebrated artist and printmaker explores how artists have used the medium of woodcut to visualise ideas, capture key moments in history and help shape the society around us, telling the story of the artform itself in all its historical and intellectual significance. Ink, Paper, Chisel, Grain: A Remarkable History of Woodcuts is due for publication by Penguin Michael Joseph, Autumn 2026.