John Nixon, recognised primarily for his achievements as a painter, also left a lasting imprint as an inventive and prolific printmaker. Spanning from 1982 to 2020, Nixon's exploration in printmaking encompassed over 500 printed images across various techniques such as relief, intaglio, stencil, and planographic processes. In his later years from 2015 until his passing, Nixon collaborated closely with printer and publisher Negative Press, further expanding his creative repertoire.

This publication serves as a comprehensive documentation of two exhibitions that showcase Nixon's prints spanning his entire career. The exhibitions not only present a curated selection of works but also feature personal reflections and responses to Nixon's prints by Sue Cramer, Elizabeth Boon, and Trent Walter.

Nixon's influence on contemporary Australian abstraction is profound and enduring; his artistic journey from 1968 onward was marked by a dedicated exploration and experimentation with radical modernism, minimalism, the monochrome, constructivism, non-objective art, and the ready-made.

Through this publication, Nixon's legacy as a visionary artist dedicated to pushing the boundaries of abstraction and artistic expression is celebrated, offering insight into the evolution of his ideas and the impact of his work on contemporary art practices globally.