A new artistic initiative invites residents of Asunción to explore collage through a free, open series. The Casa Bicentenario de las Artes Visuales Ignacio Núñez Soler has launched “Paper and Scissors: Collage Encounters”. The programme aims to encourage creative experimentation and expand access to contemporary artistic practices. It also seeks to strengthen connections between art, community and education in the city.
A space for creative experimentation
The free collage series will take place on the third Wednesday of each month from 22 April to 22 October, 2026. Sessions are scheduled from 17:00 to 20:00 at the venue on 845 Azara Street in Asunción. Organisers describe the initiative as an open and inclusive space, welcoming participants of all ages and experience levels.
Rather than following a traditional workshop structure, the encounters promote play, exploration and collaboration. Participants are encouraged to experiment freely with materials and ideas. The goal is to transform simple fragments into meaningful visual compositions through collective engagement.
Learning through collaboration
The sessions are coordinated by Paraguayan artist Mauri Cita, who has developed her career internationally and lived in France for many years. Her work focuses on collage using reclaimed and vintage materials. She brings a strong emphasis on collaborative pedagogies and shared learning processes.
Instead of a rigid teacher-student dynamic, the programme follows a horizontal approach. Dialogue, empathy and teamwork are central to each session. This method creates an environment where participants learn from each other while developing their own creative voice.
Free collage series: artistic and conceptual practice
The programme highlights collage as both a technique and a way of thinking. Historically, collage marked a turning point in modern art. Artists such as Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque challenged traditional forms by incorporating everyday materials into their work.
Later figures, including Henri Matisse and Robert Rauschenberg, expanded its possibilities even further. Today, collage remains a powerful tool for reinterpreting reality and constructing new visual narratives. It allows artists to transform discarded materials into meaningful expressions.
Participation is free of charge, with prior registration required through an online form. Attendees are encouraged to bring magazines, old paper, glue and scissors. The organisers also promote reuse as part of the creative process.
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