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Haus des Papiers
Haus des Papiers (House of Paper) is a place that aims to enhance the positive public awareness of paper as material in the field of Fine Arts. It is to become a center for knowledge on paper, paper art, and printing technologies. A central piece in a network build for all questions, crafts, and contacts in terms of paper.
From an art award to a museum for paper art.
In 2017, the fine art printing manufactory d’mage established the Paper Residency programme with the aim of strengthening the visibility and recognition of paper-based art within the international art market. From the outset, the programme has been supported and accompanied by our long-standing partners Hahnemühle and Canon.
Over the course of the residencies, numerous outstanding works of paper art were created and presented in 2020 at the art fair paper positions berlin. At the same time, the ambition emerged to establish a major art award dedicated to paper and to create a permanent place for the exchange, presentation and advancement of paper art: the Haus des Papiers.
Since 2021, the PAPER ART AWARD was presented at paper positions berlin for outstanding artistic positions in paper to an international art fair context. Works by the awarded artists are acquired for the collection of the Haus des Papiers.
Haus des Papiers is more than a museum dedicated to contemporary art with and around paper as a material. It is a place that brings together artistic practice, craftsmanship and material knowledge, with a particular appreciation for the diverse skills and techniques involved in working with paper.
We are expanding our network around paper and building a European centre for expertise in paper processing, paper art, fibre research and printing technologies. A place for exchange, knowledge and innovation. An international home for paper.
