The case for open air: Why ditch the glass frame?
The Graveyard of Tubes
We all have them. The cardboard tubes tucked in the back of a closet. The flat-pack envelopes slid under the bed. They contain beautiful things—prints we bought with the best intentions, currently gathering dust because the barrier to entry is too high.
Traditional framing is an ordeal. It requires custom measurements, heavy glass, drywall anchors, and a level of commitment that feels heavy. In a rental economy, or simply a life defined by flexibility, the "Heavy Frame" feels like a relic.
The Philosophy of Lightness
At Metrographie, we believe art should not be a burden. It's why we introduced the Classic Matte with Hanging Frame. Inspired by the Japanese tradition of kakejiku (hanging scrolls), the magnetic wooden hanger strips away the pretension of the gallery wall. There is no glass to catch the glare. There is no heavy frame to weigh down the room. There is only the artwork and the wood.
Modular for modern living
Choosing the hanger is for tactile appreciation. It says that you value the texture of the paper more than the shine of the glass, allows the art to breathe, be mobile and modular.
If you move apartments, the rolls up and comes with you. If you change your mood, you swap the print in seconds. It is art for the way we actually live: in motion.
