News Recycled

How do objects tell stories? And what might happen when we give them new meaning by changing their original context? The workshop will take as its starting point three works featured in the exhibition: “Farewell to Africa” by Krzysztof M. Bednarski, as well as “We Are the Ikos” and “Distressed” by Ewa Kuryluk. We’ll explore how everyday materials—objects, books, newspapers, and photographs—can become vessels of memory, personal biographies, and collective histories. We’ll see how reusing and juxtaposing seemingly mismatched elements allows us to create new stories and to critically reflect on existing ones.

In the hands-on portion, we’ll give newspapers a second life. Using simple tools and materials—paper, glue, scissors, and varnish—we’ll learn to cut, fold, shape, and join strips of paper to create our own functional objects, such as bowls or baskets. We’ll experiment with textures, patterns, and weaving techniques, transforming old newspapers into unique forms.

Each workshop participant will leave with a bowl they made themselves and the skills to continue creative recycling at home. No prior experience is necessary—all you need is curiosity and a willingness to experiment with the material.

 

A workshop ticket grants admission to the exhibition up to 2 hours before the event.