Hi Alajandro,
These are some archived posts from previous listserv discussions on unframed paper installation.
Hope this helps.
Best,
Rebecca
UNFRAMED PAPER INSTALLATION POSTS
To: PACIN ListServe <pacinlist@listserve.com (pacinlist%40listserve.com)>
Subject: Re: Display of unframed oversized works on paper
Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 15:42:32 +0000
Thread-topic: Display of unframed oversized works on paper
I have used rare-earth magnets before as well, however they were used to install an animal skin. A few good things about magnets they don't leave a mark, and you can paint the tops of the magnets to match the surface of the art using acrylic paints. You can find the magnets on line.
Brad
On Dec 10, 2010, at 9:28 AM, "Liz” wrote:
Lori,
I just uninstalled apiece that was hung by magnets. The artist requested it be that way and she supplied the materials, but it was very simple and it looked great. She wanted the piece to float off of the wall, so we used long, large headed, nails and small round magnets. They were Rare-Earth magnets. At first I was concerned with kids taking the magnets, but they didn't look like magnets when it was installed. I'm sorry I don't have any images to share, but it worked well for us. The artists did not want me to put anything between the magnets and the paper, either, and the magnets did not leave a mark. The paper was pure white, so it would have been obvious.
In short, magnets are a good solution. It worked well in our situation.
Liz, Registrar
Friday, December 10, 2010 7:51 AM
Subject: Re: Display of unframed oversized works on paper
Thaddeus,
At this point we have not had occasion to use magnets, but who is your supplier may I ask? and...are there various sizes and strengths available? I'd like to test these out. Thanks.
Hey Lori,
We use magnets to hang unframed pieces in our works on paper gallery, sinking a screw or nail into the wall to give the magnet something to grip. We use artists tape or Tyvek or Mylar tabs between the screw/art and magnet/art and have never had any problems with marking.
Thaddeus, Exhibitions Specialist
On Dec 10, 2010, at 7:59 AM, “Aron” wrote:
Magnets are a good system. We have a rotation of historical circus posters on display (some that are MASSIVE) and hung by way of magnets and it works very well. However, we have a magnetic wall designed specifically for this. I'm not sure what you would have to do to your wall to receive the magnets. Make sure that you use a Mylar tab as a buffer or the magnet can easily leave a mark on the paper.
Aaron
Sent: Thursday, December 09, 2010 4:51 PM
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Subject: Display of unframed oversized works on paper
Hi everyone,
I am looking for examples, ideally with images, of ways to display very large works on paper, specifically contemporary woodblock prints that don't involve framing. Magnets have been suggested as one option, so any experiences using magnets would be great to hear about.
Any information or tips you can provide would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Lori, Exhibitions Registrar
To: pacinlist@listserve.com (pacinlist%40listserve.com)
Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010
I'd like to reply (rather belatedly) to Emily about hanging the large watercolor... I will be installing the aforementioned Pat Steir works next week at the RISD Museum (a 16' unframed work on paper) with magnets. As stated, you would certainly want to make sure the paper was stable enough and that you used plenty of these magnets.