The artefact must be photographed before the work actually exists. The ‘work’ is the photograph, which thereafter may be considered an original edition of the work, by the artist. Digital copies are invalid, only analogue film is permitted.
Additional clause added for clarity: The artist may not have any direct editorial influence on the photograph. The artefact itself may not be sold.
Syd Barrett did this apparently. When he had created a painting, he’d take a photograph of is and then he’d destroy the painting. And my guess is, that he didn’t use digital cameras. But that second clause – what does that mean?
Comment by eustacius — 14/01/2010 @ 03:59