The article announces an exhibition at the Thomas J. Watson Library titled "The Magic of Marbling: The Art of Karli Frigge," showcasing the work of pioneering paper marbler Karli Frigge (born 1943). The display includes her sample books, recipe books, instruction guides, and workbooks from Watson Library's collection, spanning her career from 1960 to 2000. Frigge studied bookbinding in the Netherlands and is known for signature patterns like landscape, tiger eye, and alchemy marbles. The exhibition also features her biographer Sidney E. Berger's account and her 2023 publication "Set of Historical Marbled Papers."
This exhibition matters because it highlights the often-overlooked craft of paper marbling and recognizes Frigge as a major innovator in the field. The show is part of Watson Library's broader Paper Legacy Collection, established in 2018 to preserve the work of American decorated paper artists from the 1960s to 2000s, ensuring this specialized art form is documented and accessible for future research and appreciation.