Abstract
The paper, "The Edward Burtynsky Archive" is part of the thesis project submitted by Paul Sergeant in the partial fulfillment of the Master's Degree in Photographic Preservation and Collections Management at Ryerson University in Toronto, Ontario and George Eastman House International Museum of Photography and Film in Rochester, NY, in 2010. The author proposes the creation of a personal archive/repository of photographic prints for Canadian photographer Edward Burtynsky. This guide will describe archival methods for the storage of 1000-1500 large format colour photographs ranging in size from 27" x 34" to 60" x 70". The goal of this project is to produce a resource for present and future researchers concerned with the preservation of colour photography. Through research on the preservation of colour photography and archival storage standards, I will locate a viable space, design a model for storage, source materials, and construct the archive/repository by September 1, 2010.
Highlights
This paper aims to define both the problems and solutions related to the care and maintenance of a photographic repository, created for Canadian photographer, Edward Burtynsky
Most collecting institutions and artists are attempting to adapt to this new reality and struggling with the size of these collections and the complex preservation issues related to colour photography
This thesis project is intended to act as a future resource for professionals involved in collections of colour photography
Summary
This paper aims to define both the problems and solutions related to the care and maintenance of a photographic repository, created for Canadian photographer, Edward Burtynsky. There is the cost related to print production, the value of the object within the art market, and the cultural and historical worth of the photograph These characteristics of each photograph and the collection as a whole must be taken into account when planning for the preservation and storage. That the problem had been identified, I was able to begin research on the solution The research for this project was conducted form January 2010-May 2010, including visits, conversations and electronic correspondence with other institutions about how they store similar photographic objects. I did one week of work from June 14-22, which involved the set-up of half the components that made up the new repository This included the shelves and worktables; during this time I fabricated full-scale versions of the photographic folders that would hold the individual prints. This thesis project is intended to act as a future resource for professionals involved in collections of colour photography
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