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The sign writer bringing the trade back in South America

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The sign writer bringing the trade back in South America. (2026, September 17). The Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/national/the-sign-writer-bringing-the-trade-back-in-south-america-20260917-p60ya4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The Sydney Morning Herald · collected 2026-09-17

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Gaston Castagnet, a sign writer from Melbourne, is reviving the tradition of hand-painted signs in South America, where this craft was almost lost. His work focuses on bringing back the old-school method of sign making in his family's home countries there.
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Story summary

Gaston Castagnet, a Melbourne-based sign writer, is dedicated to preserving and promoting traditional hand-painted signs. Originally inspired by this art form, he has now taken it upon himself to revive the craft in South America, where it was nearly lost. By doing so, Castagnet aims to bring back a cherished trade that holds significant cultural value in his family's homeland.

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Gaston Castagnet PERSON · 1× Melbourne GPE · 1×

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The sign writer bringing the trade back in South America Melbourne-based sign writer Gaston Castagnet is passionate about old-school hand-painted signs.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-17
2026-09-17 · The Sydney Morning Herald
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Now he's reviving the nearly-lost form in his family's homelands in South America. asserted
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