Printmaking Thrives Despite AI Reproduction, Draws Global Attention

Printmaking is experiencing renewed interest in 2026, with Kolkata's third Print Biennale (running through Feb. 15) showing over 204 artists and Dhoomimal Gallery opening Print Age on Feb. 3 with 156 original prints by 80 artists. Curators and practitioners say institutional support, collaborative responses to constraints, and the tactile, technical nature of prints encourage innovation and increase market demand for originals amid AI reproduction.