{"podcast":{"title":"The Unfinished Print : A Mokuhanga Podcast","slug":"the-unfinished-print-a-mokuhanga-podcast-1284297","podcast_index_feed_id":1284297,"rss_url":"https://theunfinishedprint.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"http://theunfinishedprint.libsyn.com/website","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/2/4/f/0/24f009111ee379cc/0BFD0987-DFB5-41C7-9313-A9312E854AE5.jpeg","author":"Andre Zadorozny","episode_count":100,"summary":"The Unfinished Print is a podcast dedicated to exploring the art of Japanese woodblock printing, or mokuhanga. It offers an in-depth look at the printmakers, carvers, gallerists, and collectors involved in this unique art form. Through interviews, Andre Zadorozny, a mokuhanga printmaker himself, delves into what mokuhanga means to so many people.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-26T00:17:45.159222+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-unfinished-print-a-mokuhanga-podcast-1284297"},"episode":{"title":"Kazuko Hioki - Conservator : A Humble Utility Project","slug":"kazuko-hioki-conservator-a-humble-utility-project","published_at":"2026-05-31T14:22:59+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-unfinished-print-a-mokuhanga-podcast-1284297/kazuko-hioki-conservator-a-humble-utility-project","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-unfinished-print-a-mokuhanga-podcast-1284297","url":"https://theunfinishedprint.libsyn.com/kazuko-hioki-conservator-a-humble-utility-project","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/theunfinishedprint/Kazuko_final.mp3?dest-id=2252651","summary":"On this episode of The Unfinished Print: A Mokuhanga Podcast , I have the opportunity to speak with Kazuko Hioki, Head of Preservation and Preservation Librarian/Conservator at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa. We discuss how washi was used in book preservation during the Edo period in Japan, its connection to mokuhanga, and the many ways washi was used during this period of Japanese paper history, including recycled paper practices, traditional papermaking methods, and the role of washi in book creation. Notes : may contain a hyperlink. Simply click on the highlighted word or phrase. Kazuko Hioki - here are some of Kazuko Hioki's articles where you can read and get a real understanding of her work. Investigation of Historical Japanese Paper: An Experiment to Recreate Recycled Paper from 18th-19th Century Japan Characteristics of Japanese Block Printed Books in the Edo Period: 1603–1867 Tamarind Institute - was originally founded in Los Angeles in 1960 by June Wayne, and is a world renowned center for fine art lithography. Established to revive and sustain the art of lithography, which was in decline in the United States, Tamarind quickly became a leader in the education and promotion of lithographic techniques. In 1970, the institute moved to the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, where it continues to thrive as a key institution in the printmaking world. Dedicated to advancing the lithographic arts through rigorous education, collaborative projects, and the production of high-quality prints, the Tamarind Institute's influence extends globally, contributing significantly to the development and appreciation of lithography as a vibrant art form. More info, here . Edo Bakufu , also known as the Tokugawa Bakufu , was the military government that ruled Japan from 1…","meta_description":"On this episode of The Unfinished Print: A Mokuhanga Podcast , I have the opportunity to speak with Kazuko Hioki, Head of Preservation and Preservation Li…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4855,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-unfinished-print-a-mokuhanga-podcast-1284297/episodes/kazuko-hioki-conservator-a-humble-utility-project/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-unfinished-print-a-mokuhanga-podcast-1284297/kazuko-hioki-conservator-a-humble-utility-project.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}