New exhibition at Haddon Hall celebrates the versatility of paper in contemporary artworks and historic items from stately home's collection
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Haddon Hall is hosting a new exhibition celebrating the beauty, versatility and enduring significance of paper as an artistic medium.
Seven highly regarded makers are brought together in The Art of Paper exhibition which is running until September 20, 2026. Sculpture, intricate printmaking and paper used as textile fibres feature among the artworks.
All the contributors have received funding from The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) charity to support their training and education.
With 900 years of history, Haddon Hallhas an indelible connection with paper – the house’s fascinating archive is full of manuscripts and historic documents creating a natural link between past and present. Alongside contemporary artworks, visitors to The Art of Paper will also encounter historic paper items from Haddon Hall’s collections.
Lady Edward Manners, chatelaine of Haddon Hall, said: “Paper is one of humanity’s oldest and most transformative materials. It has carried stories, knowledge and creativity across generations, and continues to inspire remarkable innovation today. Through our partnership with QEST, we are proud to provide a platform for talented makers whose work demonstrates extraordinary skill and imagination. Their pieces sit beautifully within Haddon, a house shaped by centuries of craftsmanship.”
Reinforcing the exhibition’s focus on materials and making, The Art of Paper also features handcrafted papers from the esteemed Paper Foundation, a Lake District-based organisation dedicated to celebrating paper as a creative and sustainable medium.
Deborah Pocock, CEO of QEST, said: “The Art of Paper highlights the extraodinary creativity and technical excellence of makers working in paper-based disciplines today. We are delighted to continue our partnership with Haddon Hall, where the historic setting provides such a meaningful backdrop for contemporary craft. Together, these artists demonstrate how traditional skills continue to evolve and remain relevant in the modern world.”
Entry to The Art of Paper exhibition is included with general admission to Haddon Hall. For tickets and further information, go to www.haddonhall.co.uk