Basically, you’ll have to do some research on hardware and art supplies. Talk to a framer to see what he/she suggests. It’s best to find a solution that is aesthetically pleasing to you; find some way to mount the work that looks intentional and not cheap. If you need to do something temporary for this particular show, choose something that won’t render the work irreparable.

Binder clips don’t just come in black. If you find you are stuck and must use them, look for other colors or shapes that might work with your art. Is there a clean way you can attach a string to the clips rather than just tying a clumpy knot? Is there any way you can hide the clips with something? Just as you were creative with your artwork, you’ll need to be creative with your display.

Whatever you find, make sure it will hold your work up for the duration of the show. Many things are not strong enough to hold heavy paper. There are also many items sold in art stores claiming to be great mounting products, yet absolutely don’t hold up (fall off walls, leave horrible marks behind on artwork and walls, etc), so think carefully about what you buy.

Some people, such as the artist I talked about in my post, like what the binder clips look like, so use your own judgment in the end. Get advice from your curator/agent.