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International Exhibition of Contemporary Paper Art

Monday, 6. April 2015 - 11:31

International Exhibition of Contemporary Paper Art (Enlarge).

Origami workshops for the whole family
31.3.15-30.8.15

Old Jaffa Museum launches a contemporary paper art exhibition, the first of its kind in Israel. The exhibition brings together 30 world-renowned paper masters, curated by artist Paul Jackson.

We usually crumple paper when something is not going right… So how does paper crumpling becomes art, and how does it mimic activities in the nature?
The exhibition displays “crumpled” works by the French artist Vincent Floderer, as well as creations by the artist and mathematician Martin L. Demaine and his son, MIT professor Erik Demaine, who received a half a million dollar grant to study the mathematics of folding. In addition, Dr. Robert Lang, one of the developers of car airbags, will display works of art created by hundreds of folds of paper. Moreover, the exhibition will host the German artist Heinz Strobl and his works made from folded strips of paper hundreds of meters long, as well as other leading and respected artists.

Paper art workshops for the whole family
Old Jaffa Museum, in cooperation with the Israeli Origami Center, will showcase the unlimited possibilities of paper art through workshops created especially for the exhibition. Visitors will be able to learn about three techniques of paper art: paper crumpling, paper folding and paper cutting.

The origami experience is included in the entrance ticket to the museum
Each visitor will receive a special origami paper with the entrance ticket. The workshops will be displayed on large screens with detailed instructions, which will allow visitors to experience the art of origami.

Three workshops in one place: paper crumpling, paper folding and paper cutting
The workshops are taught by the instructors from the Israeli Origami Center.
The cost of the workshop – NIS 35 per person (for one set)
The workshops are held on Saturdays and holidays only.
Suitable for age 4 and older; children aged 4-5 will be given a special origami set.
Children aged 3 require parental supervision.
The number of places in the workshops is limited, so it is advised to register in advance through the Israeli Origami Center website: www.origami.co.il

The exhibition will open on Tuesday, March 31 and will continue until 30 August 2015.
On the opening night, the Japanese choreographer and dancer Tomo Sone will perform "The Dance of the Paper” – created especially for the exhibition.

The exhibition's curator Paul Jackson has been a professional artist since 1982. His paper folding sculptures are displayed in museums and galleries around the world. He has published over thirty books on paper art, and created many commercial projects. Nowadays he teaches at Shenkar School of Engineering and Design.
www.origami-artist.com

The Old Jaffa Museum is located in an ancient building from the 13th century, and has a rich history. In recent years, the museum underwent a renewal initiated by the Old Jaffa Development Corporation. The museum operates under the management of the chief curator Limor Margulis of DNA Content company.

The new format of the museum offers contemporary art exhibitions with artists from Israel and abroad. Visitors to the Old Jaffa Museum include tourists, culture and art lovers, as well as families and school groups.
www.jaffamuseum.co.il

The Israeli Origami Center is the home to the art of origami in Israel, and it hosts conferences, exhibitions and origami workshops, together with international artists and designers, who created with folded paper. The center features a team of professional and experienced teachers.
www.origami.co.il

Development, management and production of the exhibition: Limor Margulis and Miri Golan.

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www.oldjaffa.co.il
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