Shor Family Welcomes Opening Of Steinberg Exhibit

CINCINNATI, OH (July 20, 2007) – Sylvia Shor, the matriarch of the Duro Bag family, along with her daughter, Shelly, and granddaughter, Alana, were in attendance as the Cincinnati Art Museum debuted their newest exhibit featuring Saul Steinberg, the world-famous cartoonist for New Yorker Magazine, in a private opening for members-only on July 20. Nearly 500 people turned out to view the “Illuminations” exhibit, which contains over 100 works by Steinberg, including several well-known pieces he created using paper bags. The three were greeted by the Cincinnati Art Museum’s new director Aaron Betsky who was pleased to learn about the collaboration with a local company in such a unique way. 

 

 

Prior to the opening, Duro Bag Manufacturing Company, the number one paper bag manufacturer in the world, and the Cincinnati Art Museum partnered on grocery bags made from recycled Kraft paper and embellished with masks reflective of the Steinberg style. These bags were used to help bring awareness of the naturally recyclable nature of paper bags and to promote the art exhibit at the Greater Cincinnati Earth Coalition’s Earth Day event on May 23 and Paddlefest 2007 on July 6.

 

“This is really great to finally see the exhibit,” said Shelly Shor, who helped make the initial contact with the Art Museum. “As soon as we contacted the Art Museum they were very eager to work with us. It’s been a thrill to see the Duro Bag used in such a unique and special way.”

 

The Saul Steinberg exhibit runs through September 23. For more information about the exhibit, visit www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org. For more information about Duro Bag and the specially created bags, visit www.durobag.com

 

 

 

In June, Duro Bag introduced the only 100% Recycled Paper Handle Bag available in North America. The company is committed to the protection of the earth through recycling and promotion of sustainable products. They recycle 100% of our Kraft and Bleached paper waste from our production process. Duro Bag is a member of the Sustainable Packaging Coalition, associate member of the American Forest & Paper Association, sponsor of Earth Share and a member of the Greater Cincinnati Earth Coalition.