Open Factory | Motif Factory

MOTIF FACTORY

What motifs can we find in the works of Andy Warhol and Keith Haring and how were they realized? Both artists loved well-known and widespread motifs that many people knew from everyday life or television, such as the symbol of a dollar bill, or Mickey Mouse. In the workshop, you can invent your own motif or redesign a famous shape. Using scissors and cardboard, you can make your own motif stamp, then print and reproduce your motif by hand in many colors—just like in a stamp factory. What happens when we repeat a motif several times by hand? All “mistakes,” blots and errors are part of the production process. Get to know the practical process behind simple printing methods.

The workshop will take place in the ticket-free area of the Factory space (lower level) and is run by Niloufar Shirani. She is familiar with various printing techniques. She sees an interesting connection between Warhol's “Factory” and the traditional art of Iran.

THE OPEN FACTORY

Every Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m., the intergenerational drop-in format “Open Factory” provides the right setting to get creative with the whole family or with friends. Changing techniques and themes entice you to take part in varied artistic projects, and to stroll through the exhibitions. Whether drawing, painting, using different printing techniques or dancing, whether analog, digital or hybrid—we will take you into the world of colors and shapes and appeal to your imagination and creative spirit.

MORE FACTORY

You’ll find more information about our artists and artwork in our digital creative lab: Factory. There you can explore creative projects to do at home and many other workshops and guided tours for your next museum visit.