Papirmass is a unique art subscription. Every month subscribers receive a beautiful art print, paired with fascinating contemporary writing on the reverse. The format changes monthly. You might get a 10-piece postcard set, a small book, a paper sculpture, a large poster, and everything in between.
PAPIRMASS is a magazine, work of art, and social experiment all rolled into one. We want everyone to have art – Real Art. Not the fake paintings sold at department stores or the same tired old posters every college student has. No! We want images to travel, and people to get excited about seeing!
Cost:
- $69 / Annual Subscription (Shipping included) - Canada and US.
- $99 / Annual Subscription (Shipping included) - Internationally.
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From the first look I was impressed with Papirmass! The prints come in a large cardboard envelope with all the prints protected in plastic. Keep in mind with a subscription you'll receive only 1 print per month.
There were a few info cards and a sticker from Papirmass and the rest are prints you’ll receive throughout your annual subscription by various artists and writers.
Television by Kirsten McCrea
Kirsten McCrea is a Toronto-based artist whose work explores issues of cultural memory, looking at pop vs. underground culture, the media, and popular mythologies. Primarily a painter, she is also the founder of Papirmass.
4-Piece Postcard Set by Chris Foster
4 spot-colour printed postcards on clay-coated cardstock with beautiful bright white fronts and brown kraft paper on the back.
Warbler by Melissa Del Pinto & Falling Into Grace by Carmelo Blandino
Reverse side of Warbler features 2 poems - Existential Cat and Dream/Mother by Shelley Thompson. Reverse side of Falling Into Grace (flower) - Flower Arrangements by Raoul Fernandes
Never Leave & Julia by Julia Dickens
This print is an accordion-folded booklet featuring 2 illustrations by Julia, exploring the themes of home and self. Text on reverse - Reasons by Dyan Marie.
La Tatouée by Sophie Lécuyer & 13 Cups by Angela Dalinger
The one on the left is one of my favourite prints in the collection. Text on reverse - Faces, Like Gravity, Fall by Mary Pinkoski.
Text on reverse of 13 Cups - Mouth Room by Jenny Sampirisi (Poem)
Low-Brow Art and Foldout Book by Kirsten McCrea
A 6-page accordion-folded booklet for multiple framing options.
Text - 5 short stories by Johnny Forever.
1965 by Troy Lovegates (aka OTHER)
My other favorite print is this one! It’s a fairly large print measuring 15 x 23 inches. It had to be folded to ship, but you can remove the creases my ironing it out which Papirmass gives you instructions on how to do that.
Text - The Back of the Line by Jeff Parker (Short Story)
Papirmass is such a unique and cool concept! I thought it was an interesting group of prints! I can not wait to get these in frames and on my walls! I love how every print is different and comes in various sizes. Papirmass is a convenient way to have access to artwork and be exposed to some very creative artists and writers at an affordable price! If you break it down you’re only paying $5.75 per print. From art lovers on the hunt for new talent to hip urbanites aiming to frequently change their decor, to busy people looking for their culture fix, to college students on a budget - there is something in Papirmass for everyone! It would also make an excellent gift! I know a few people who would love Papirmass! Individual prints are also available to purchase.
What do you think of Papirmass?
