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RE: [Digital BW] Carbon-pigment inkjet print life vs.ConventionalVC/MG RC print life?

2002-11-01 by Tim Atherton

> Although they go through a digital stage I'm pretty sure that Gursky's
> prints are C-prints. Not sure if they are digital C-prints are made
> through digitally generated negative.

Peering closely at some (nose to the glass!), I'm pretty sure it was a
digital C-Print - some form of lightjet


> Of course there is also the
> question of how long the C-prints will last.

Which was my point exactly, in response to

> The "collector issue" is paramount if your are selling your prints.
> The fact of the matter is that many people buy prints not only for
> enjoyment but also as an investment or they seek to assemble a
> collection that they can pass on to their families or some
> organization, etc. In this case, 40-50 years may not cut it.


tim


PS - the Gursky's also blew me away

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