An act of media archaeology: revealing the inauthenticity of photography as a representational medium
German artist Sebastian Riemer (born 1982) explores press photography from the last century, revealing how the editing and retouching process transforms an image. His meticulous black-and-white appropriations of these found images blur the boundary between photography and painting, documentation and invention.
An act of media archaeology: revealing the inauthenticity of photography as a representational medium
German artist Sebastian Riemer (born 1982) explores press photography from the last century, revealing how the editing and retouching process transforms an image. His meticulous black-and-white appropriations of these found images blur the boundary between photography and painting, documentation and invention.

Sebastian Riemer: Press Paintings
264
Sebastian Riemer: Press Paintings
264Paperback
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9783959056342 |
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Publisher: | Spector Books |
Publication date: | 03/05/2024 |
Pages: | 264 |
Product dimensions: | 9.00(w) x 12.50(h) x 0.87(d) |