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In some work, he combines more conventional printing techniques with physical intervention, for example by making a contact print of a polaroid which has been shot with a rifle, or by abrading a photogram. Breuer exposes the paper to varying degrees of light, which results in differing shades of grey or black, before stripping down the individual layers of emulsion with elements such as fire or sandpaper. The resulting images emphasise Breuer’s subversion of concepts that are inherent to conventional interpretations of photography, such as the photograph as a document or purveyor of truth. They also clearly convey his preoccupations with the sublime and with creating works that are intrinsically material and are made up of marks on a photographic surface that is usually pristine. In consultation with the artist, a selection of works to consider for acquisition has been made that represents the full spectrum of his materials and techniques.","physicalDescription":"Abstract photograph featuring a composition of reds, oranges and browns","artistMakerPerson":[{"name":{"text":"Marco Breuer","id":"AUTH345794"},"association":{"text":"photographer","id":"x43821"},"note":".."}],"artistMakerOrganisations":[],"artistMakerPeople":[],"materials":[{"text":"photographic paper","id":"AAT14190"}],"techniques":[{"text":"silver gelatin","id":"AAT139114"},{"text":"photography","id":"AAT54225"}],"materialsAndTechniques":"Cameraless photograph made by burning gelatin silver paper. 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E.742-2017\r\n\nBreuer coaxes a range of colours and textures from his photographic paper by augmenting traditional methods of exposure, developing and printing with folding, scratching, burning, piercing, abrading and other interventions. The surfaces bear the marks of touch, demonstrating the same fragility and variety as a living organism. Most traditional photographs record a single instant. By contrast, Breuer’s accumulate scars over time.","date":{"text":"","earliest":null,"latest":null}},{"text":"<b>Photography Centre, 2018-20:</b>\r\n\r\nMarco Breuer (born 1966)\r\nPan (C-424), 2004; Approx (C-939), 2009; Untitled (C-1656), 2014\r\n\r\nBreuer coaxes a range of colours and textures from photographic paper by augmenting the traditional methods of exposure – developing and printing with interventions such as folding, scratching, burning, piercing and abrading. 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