Paper or Plastic? Whatever your choice, these bags help carry the load and get the word out for a brand or a cause. Learn more about the art of shopping at the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. Watch Artist Aymar Ccopacatty, National Museum of the American Indian Artist Leadership Program participant, show how using all-too-commonly discarded plastic bags can teach patience, share heritage, and open up new markets for Aymara and Quechua artisans.