Skulpturen aus Papier

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As early as 1912, Pablo Picasso introduced paper as a material with his "guitar," and in the 1920s, Kurt Schwitters’s works inspired the concept of three-dimensional collage, the Merzbau. Since then, paper has become essential in visual and sculptural works. After World War II, the Affichists in Paris created new images by collaging torn posters and billboard scraps. By the 1960s, paper emerged as a favored material due to its accessibility, affordability, and ease of transport. This publication explores why artists continue to choose paper as a sculptural medium, focusing on formal and substantive reasons rather than a linear history. Charlotte Posenenske's cardboard sculptures resemble industrial components, parodying the monumental aspects of 19th-century sculpture. Erwin Heerich's mathematically constructed cardboard pieces blur the line between sculpture and architecture, while Diter Roth challenges notions of timelessness with his Literature Sausages, transforming books into sculptural objects. Ultimately, there is no established "tradition of paper sculpture"; instead, paper serves as a medium for artists who break with convention. Featured artists include Arman, Karla Black, Thomas Demand, Dan Flavin, and others. An exhibition was held at Städtische Museen Heilbronn Kunsthalle Vogelmann from December 3, 2016, to February 7, 2017.