With this week’s debut of the “Paper Afore Press” exhibition, the International Library of Fashion Research explores the possibilities and conundrums that paper presents to the fashion industry and a fashion library at this point in time.
The library is evaluating modern issues, such as ongoing societal discussions about news consumption, the shifting media landscape and the perils and pluses of AI — in relation to archiving and collecting digital outputs. Olsen noted how there are many file types from the early 2000s that are no longer supported on modern devices. “Is the solution to print these things out? I’m not sure. We would need cassette players, VHS players and so much tech to do this,” she said.
Working with the National Museum’s textile department and conservators, the ILFR used X-rays, scans and microscopic tools to examine printed objects and ephemera from its collection. State-of-the-art machinery that has been used to conserve and repair dresses from the 1600s and other relics proved eye-opening when applied to the paper products. Olsen said, “It’s very nerdy, but at the same time it’s visually so beautiful to see these textures and fibers so up close.
Key takeaways include the questions, “what is worth cutting down trees for” and “How can we publish more intentionally?” Olsen said. “This is the same thing with textile and material production in general.”
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