Press release
Cut paper has long been part of craft traditions around the world. From silhouettes in turn-of-the-century Europe to Mexico’s papel picado (“perforated paper”), intricate paper cut-outs have informed and shaped visual culture. In the past few years, cut paper has seen a major revival among contemporary artists and designers, who are inspired by paper’s malleability, its ephemeral quality, and its power to convey a broad range of meanings. ??
In this webcast you will learn about:??
• The fascinating, multi-cultural history of cut-paper art.?
• Its place in the contemporary art and design scene.?
• Why artists are choosing it to convey their ideas today. ?
SPECIAL BONUS: All registrants will receive a download of the “Running with Scissors” article from the October, 2009 issue of Print!
Presented by: David McFadden and Andrea Dezso
When: Monday, October 26th at 4pm ET?
Duration: 1 Hour?
Cost: Retail: $39
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Register here.
This article was last modified on January 18, 2023
This article was first published on October 22, 2009
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