CARL FREEDMAN GALLERY - Margate

Carl Freedman Gallery is proud to present Counter Editions 25 Years, an exhibition celebrating 25 years of innovation and excellence in printmaking with over 100 leading international contemporary artists. Founded in 2000, Counter Editions has been dedicated to producing contemporary prints and editions that are both accessible and materially exceptional. This landmark exhibition traces the journey of the past quarter-century, bringing together editions created in collaboration with some of the most influential artists of our time. The exhibition is presented across rooms divided chronologically, each space reflecting a moment in Counter Editions’ journey and the evolving conversations between artists and master printers. What began in London with just 8 artists has grown into a dynamic presence in the contemporary art world. Today, Counter collaborates with more than 100 international artists from its purpose-built studios in Margate. Every edition emerges from a close process of collaboration between the artist, master printmaker and the curatorial team – a model rooted in craft, experimentation and artistic exchange. From the outset, the ambition has been to work with some of the world’s most celebrated artists while equally supporting emerging voices. By investing in the next generation, Counter ensures that the traditions of printmaking not only survive but continue to evolve. Beyond the studio, Counter has supported meaningful causes: from raising funds for Greenpeace, Choose Love, Team GB, Magic Breakfast and Save the Children’s centenary, to long-standing partnerships with institutions such as Tate and the ICA. These initiatives continue to place art at the heart of social engagement. Counter Editions 25 Years is both a celebration of artistic collaboration and a testament to the power, intimacy and permanence of print. To accompany the 25 Year celebrations, Counter Editions will publish a special survey book cataloguing over 280 multiples, unique works, portfolios and sculptural editions produced since the company’s launch in 2000 up to the present day. Launching in October 2025, the book will feature a foreword by Russell Tovey, and an extensive interview with founder Carl Freedman. Each limited-edition book will have a unique front cover screenprinted in Margate using leftover inks from the Counter Editions studio.