Collage Aesthetic

What is a Collage?

A collage combines elements from different sources into a new image and physical reality. The physical materials for the original collages were sourced from antique dealers and second-hand bookshops. As such, the fresh print reproduces a patina with authentic wear and tear. Furthermore, in creating the collages, the artist sliced and tore through the source materials leaving the imprint of her hand-crafted marks.

Aleksandra Prints are museum-quality reproductions of original hand-cut antique paper collages by artist Aleksandra Mir. The collages were created in the artist’s Palermo, Sicily studio in 2007-2009 and exhibited internationally in galleries and museums for the past two decades. Today, most originals are part of private and permanent public collections.

Aleksandra Prints started on the initiative of an audience member who discovered the original artworks in an exhibition and asked for affordable reproductions.

100% human-made. No AI was used in the creation of these artworks.

Print & Paper Quality

What is a Giclée print?

The word Giclée (“g-clay”) is derived from the French verb gicler, meaning “to squirt or spray”. It is a process that uses high-resolution inkjet printers, pigment-based inks and acid free papers to achieve a superior quality print with exceptional detail, vibrant color accuracy, and long-term durability.

What is Hahnemühle German Etching paper?

Hahnemühle German Etching is a traditional mould-made copperplate printing paper. The white art paper made from 100% alpha cellulose is characterized by its extraordinary velvety tactile feel and its fine, clearly defined felt structure. The unique surface texture adds a very special touch to images, showcasing them in all their splendour with impressive three-dimensional effect and depth. German Etching is acid- and lignin-free and meets the most exacting requirements in terms of age resistance.

Formats & Sizes

What print formats and sizes does Aleksandra Prints offer?

Aleksandra Prints come in three standard formats, Small, Medium and Large:

A4 (S) – 21 x 30cm / 8.3 x 11.7"
A3 (M) – 30 x 42cm / 11.7 x 16.5"
A2 (L) – 42 x 59cm / 16.5 x 23.4"

Please note that each original collage was created in a unique format and the image areas within the prints therefore slightly vary. The image areas are surrounded by white space to create the uniform print formats: A2, A3 or A4.

You can keep the white space, extend it with a mat or crop it out when framing.

Framing

Does Aleksandra Prints offer framing?

Aleksandra Prints does not offer framing because shipping artwork behind glass is both risky and expensive. It is much better to have your print framed closer to home.

We recommend these three style options:

Minimalist – A ‘frameless’ clip frame in glass or acrylic in standard A4, A3 or A2 formats that match the prints sizes exactly. These type of frames are easily available in shops and can be ordered online.

Mediumalist – Add a larger white mat to extend the white space around the image area up to any preferred size. This framing method protects the print by allowing some air between print and glass. Choose any custom-sized frame and profile from a framer of your choice.

Maximalist - Antique and/or new, Gold, Bronze or Silver custom made frames with a different profile for each print. Visit a local framer to explore their profiles or source frames from markets and antique shops.

Authentication

How are Aleksandra Prints authenticated?

Aleksandra Prints are only available from this website, www.aleksandraprints.com

Each print comes with a signed and numbered Certificate of Authenticity that holds a 3D embossing.

We are able to confirm the first sale provenance of every print.

Shipping & Delivery

How are Aleksandra Prints Delivered?

Aleksandra Prints are produced in and shipped from the United Kingdom by Royal Mail.

Delivery Times:
United Kingdom: 7 working days
EU, USA, Canada: 14 working days
Rest of World: Pending Location

Tracking: Production takes 1-2 days and as soon as a print is shipped you will receive an email with a tracking link for your order. If tracking fails or you have any issues, please contact us. We will respond within 24h.

Aleksandra Prints offers FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE.

Important: Because we only ship from the United Kingdom, all international orders, with the exception of the USA, may be liable for customs duties.

UK orders: No VAT.

USA orders: Our category of products (printed pictures) is free from tariffs.

EU orders may be subject to local import VAT and a small customs handling fee payable on delivery. These charges are set by your country’s customs/courier and are not collected by us. The commodity code 4911 91 00 refers to pictures under the category of printed matter with a charge that can vary between ~7–27% of the order value. Please refer to your local customs office for the exact rate.

Some countries — including Brazil, Argentina, Indonesia, South Africa, Chile, Mexico, and others — may charge import duties, VAT, or customs clearance fees. These are not included in your payment and must be paid by the recipient upon delivery.

Packing: Format A4 and A3 are shipped flat. Format A2 is shipped rolled in a tube. Our packaging is made of renewable and recycled materials and our delivery is 100% carbon neutral.

Store Policy

What is the Aleksandra Prints Return Policy?

Return Policy

All sales are final. Each print is made to order and numbered exclusively for you, so we're unable to accept returns. If anything arrives damaged, we'll make it right.

We offer replacement prints if the product arrives damaged or is significantly delayed (postage delays which could be considered normal, or delays due to items being held up in customs will not be refunded).

Significant Delays

Although most orders arrive without any issue, some can be delayed. We will do our best to help find out what the issue is, but only after these times have passed can we make a claim with Royal Mail for loss and offer a replacement:

UK: 10 days
Europe: 25 days
Rest of the World: 32 days

Damaged prints

In the unlikely event the print arrives to you damaged, we will send a replacement free of charge. To arrange this please contact us within max 2 days with photos of the damaged print and its packaging.

We value your custom and thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

Sustainability

Are Aleksandra Prints sustainable?

Aleksandra Prints are produced in the UK by a small 100% carbon neutral print facility, which means they minimise energy usage, use renewables, and offset the remaining emissions by investing in renewable energy projects.

Our paper manufacturer only use resources from sustainable forest management areas. This programme ensures the preservation and protection of biodiversity, the renewal of the forests habitats and decreasing of the impacts of exploitation of forest areas for future generations.

All the packaging used for our customer orders are a mixture of sustainably sourced, recyclable or biodegradable materials.