Wednesday, 17 November 2010

About printing in Meppel...

Drukkerijmuseum Meppel
http://www.drukkerijmuseum-meppel.nl/


This is the Drukkerijmuseum Meppel, the Museum of Print. I went there last Monday to install our Fishes and Birds exhibition. In the northern Dutch town of Meppel printing is still a main activity. Years ago Meppel publishers stuck their heads together to try and save the old printing methods and machines. Hence in 1985 a small Museum of Print was founded. It is a friendly place where tourists visit and kids throw birthday parties. For me personally the museum reminds me of the time I lived in Norway. There are many such small museums over there: run with lots of love for the history of the town and the old professions they celebrate.


Jannie Rolfes and Jan van Os

Meet Jannie Rolfes, who owned TS Media, a publishing studio for books and printwork, and who, now retired, is the museum's PR agent. Even though her back ached she offered great assistence - she helped me transport all our works to the museum. Once there Jan van Os, a Meppel painter and member of the exhibition commision of the Museum, very efficiently grouped the works. I took this picture after our work was done.


The Fishes and Birds harmonica book

Not everything is fully ready here, as you can see: the windows still need to be covered with white paper so that Juliana's mobile - which I love - will get more attention. I chose to group all entries that are series together.


Jan is going to work on the lighting on this wall some more
See you all on friday, or check back on monday when I will post pictures of the opening!

Francis Kilian

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