Paste paper / artwork packaging
How to apply the adhesive paper
About packaging of artwork
(both delivery and carry-in)
Packaging your artwork is important as it protects it and ensures that it arrives in your hands once the purchase is made.
Please make sure the packaging is easy to unpack and can be reused when packing again.
Table of Contents Link
1. Prepare your artwork and pasting paper
2. Attach the attachment to the back of your work
3. Packing your work
4. Attach the label to the packaging
5. Attach the sticker to the exterior
6. Attach the shipping label to the exterior
7. Large works/heavy works
8. Examples of packaging that cannot be delivered
01
Prepare your artwork and pasting paper
Paste paper: 4 sheets or more
Details to be included: Real name, artist name, and title *Handwritten is acceptable
*Please be sure to affix the sticker to your artwork and packaging materials.
*The sticker will be removed when the exhibit is on display.
02
Stick the attachment paper on the back of the piece
flat work
Wall artwork must have a hanging cord attached to the back.
If the hanging cord is not attached, installation equipment costs will be charged separately.
Please remove the glass. Acrylic panels are acceptable.
Solid work
If you are placing your work in an acrylic box or similar, please take measures to prevent it from collapsing.
★It seems that many people forget to bring the hanging cord.
Please make sure to attach the hanging cord as it is necessary for display.
03
Packing the work
We will provide the packaging materials.
If you are purchasing two or a series of works, please pack them so that the works do not touch each other.
*If you use boxes specifically for hanging scrolls or frames, we will handle the packaging for you.
04
Stick the sticker onto the packaging material
If the work requires layout, please pack the layout instructions together with the work.
* Be careful not to damage the corners of picture frames, etc.
*Please place cushions or other items inside three-dimensional works.
05
Attach the label to the outer box
Please tape all four corners securely to prevent them from coming off during shipping.
06
Attach the delivery slip to the exterior of the package
Please tape all four corners securely to prevent them from coming off during shipping.
*If you have requested the secretariat to return the item, the secretariat will prepare a return slip.
Shipping: Prepaid
Return: Cash on delivery
*If you would like to have your work packed and shipped to an art exhibition, please place the return slip in an envelope and
Please ask your delivery company to attach the sticker to the outside of the packaging material.
Large works (total of three sides is 250cm or more) and heavy works (20kg or more)
Please arrange for a transport company to handle the items you need (bringing in and unpacking) and the items you need to remove (packing and returning).
・The secretariat will not arrange for companies to carry in, display, or remove the exhibits.
- The same applies to pieces that contain sharp edges or require complex assembly.
・For special exhibits or works weighing over 20 kg, please arrange for exhibition staff.
★Examples of packaging that cannot be delivered
Packing with only air packing like the image may cause damage during delivery or may not be able to be delivered depending on the delivery company. Please make sure to pack in a cardboard box.
Also, if you bring or pick up your work directly at the venue, please pack it.
