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Pastel pink paper Barcelona is a crafty, fun and quirky tribute to the city

We love this paper tribute to the Spanish city of Barcelona. The handiwork of Zim & Zou, two French artists based in Nancy, the pastel pink sculpture is akin to the set of a Wes Anderson film.

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Pink paper sculpture of Barcelona's iconic architecture including the Sagrada Familia, created by French artists Zim & Zou

The artistic duo is composed of Lucie Thomas and Thibault Zimmermann. They each studied graphic design for three years, before deciding to focus on creating installations that encompassed handcrafted objects made of tangible materials, such as paper, wood and thread.

With their trade anchored in craftsmanship, Zim & Zou create all of the elements involved in their installations by hand, from drawing to cutting and assembling. Their favourite material is paper, which "gives rise to intricate and colourful sculptures". Paper inspires them for its versatility, infinite range of colours and unique textures. To see more of the duo's work, visit their website.

Via Behance

Close-up detail of a pink paper sculpture by Zim & Zou featuring architectural elements, ornate patterns and layered paper structures arranged to resemble Barcelona buildings
Bright pink paper sculpture of a Roman amphitheatre with arched windows and a central gateway, set against a blue checkered floor by Zim & Zou
Pink paper architectural model of Barcelona by Zim & Zou featuring cut-out buildings and arched details on a blue grid cutting mat
Vibrant pink paper cutout buildings and architectural details arranged on a blue grid background by Zim & Zou
Bright pink paper architectural models of Barcelona buildings arranged on a black grid mat, showcasing layered paper construction by Zim & Zou
Pink paper architectural models of Barcelona buildings displayed on a blue cutting mat alongside crafting tools
Bright pink paper cut-out buildings with domed roofs and architectural details arranged on a black grid mat, part of Zim & Zou's Barcelona paper sculpture installation
Bright pink paper architectural model of Barcelona by Zim & Zou, featuring a symmetrical palace-like structure with multiple domed towers and ornate facades
Close-up of Zim & Zou's handcrafted pink paper Barcelona sculpture showing intricate layered paper details and architectural elements on a neutral surface
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