WHAT IS PAPERGIRL?

Papergirl is an art project from Berlin. It has now grown into an international worldwide art distribution phenomenon.

Art should be accessible to everyone.

That is the spirit behind Papergirl: a pedal-powered, volunteer based, community oriented art project. Papergirl redefines “street-art”. It also questions where the value and meaning lies in art: within the object itself, within its symbolic narrative, its economic prowess, its historical context and so on, and so forth.
What happens in a Papergirl project?

A call for 2D artworks is made to the local community
Artworks are collected and subsequently, every single submitted work is exhibited
Post-exhibition all works are rolled up, and delivered by Papergirls and boys on bikes to the unsuspecting public

The Results of Papergirl?

Artists gain the opportunity to exhibit their work in a local gallery, as well as have their work eventually given to a new collector. Papergirls get some great exercise and smiles due to their hard delivery work. Volunteers get the chance to work with fellow artists, and get involved in their local community. Hundreds of people make and receive art. It’s the art of giving away art.

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