The Art of Paper: The Hahnemühle Standard Behind KYCO Editions
In a world where premium fine art prints have become an essential element of contemporary interiors, the material beneath the artwork is just as significant as the composition itself. The surface determines how colour settles, how texture translates, and how the artwork lives within a room.
Every KYCO print is produced on Hahnemühle Photo Rag®, a museum-grade cotton paper regarded globally as one of the finest surfaces for archival art printing. Its velvety texture, matte luminosity, and impeccable fidelity make it an essential counterpart to KYCO’s aesthetic, ensuring that each artwork retains its atmosphere, clarity, and depth.
A Five-Century Legacy of Fine Art Craftsmanship
Hahnemühle’s history begins in 1584, rooted in traditional German papermaking and a commitment to pure fibres, meticulous craft, and unrivalled quality. While printing technologies have advanced dramatically, the company’s philosophy remains unchanged: to create the highest-grade art papers in the world.
Its soft, tactile surface and substantial 308gsm weight give it a presence that feels both contemporary and timeless. It is a material shaped by centuries of refinement, carrying the integrity of craft that aligns naturally with the values of serious art collectors.
Texture, Translated With Uncommon Fidelity
Texture lies at the heart of KYCO’s practice - gestural strokes, blended transitions, metallic sheens, layered surfaces, and subtle patinas are central to the emotional tone of each piece.
This is where Photo Rag excels.
Unlike glossy or synthetic papers, which flatten or distort texture, Photo Rag holds every fine detail with clarity. Each KYCO artwork is professionally captured at ultra-high resolution, allowing the prints to reproduce even the most delicate ridges, transitions, and surface variations.
Collectors often describe the prints as “almost indistinguishable from the original” a testament to how faithfully the paper preserves depth and dimensionality.
Craftsmanship and Conscious Production
In the world of contemporary fine art, material excellence and ethical responsibility are inseparable. Every KYCO fine art print is produced on Hahnemühle paper, prized for its archival quality and luxurious texture, created through environmentally responsible methods. The paper captures the nuance, depth, and layered textures of the original artworks, offering a faithful translation of the artist’s vision.
The full production process from colour-accurate printing to protective, minimal packaging is fully carbon-neutral. Each edition is crafted with precision, care, and a reduced environmental footprint, merging museum-grade quality with modern sustainability standards.