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“The Alchemist, No. 2,” cellocut by Boris Margo, c. 1947. 85.3 cm. X 85.3 cm.
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Boris Margo

American printmaker
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“The Alchemist, No. 2,” cellocut by Boris Margo, c. 1947. 85.3 cm. X 85.3 cm.
“The Alchemist, No. 2,” cellocut by Boris Margo, c. 1947. 85.3 cm. X 85.3 cm.

Boris Margo was an American printmaker known for his experimental use of plastics in art. He developed a printmaking technique called the cellocut. In this method, liquid plastic, dissolved in acetone, is applied to a rigid backing. The solidified plastic can then be textured and worked with various tools, allowing for engraving, scratching, sanding, and filing. The resulting plastic plate can be printed using relief, intaglio, or a combination of both techniques, and can also be combined with other printmaking methods.1

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