Tallinn, September 2017 — The Estonian Photographic Heritage Society (EPHS) and the Art Museum of Estonia organized a workshop on Identification and Preservation of Digital Prints, held at the Kumu Art Museum and led by Martin Jürgens from September 27 to 29.
The workshop provided an introduction to the history, materials, and techniques of digital printing. Samples produced using different printing techniques were presented and analyzed under a microscope. The participants then examined and discussed deterioration processes, along with preservation strategies for handling, mounting, and storing the materials in the most appropriate manner.
By using magnification and various illumination techniques, I was able to practice identifying the main families of digital prints, particularly electrophotography, digital exposure onto photographic materials, thermal processes, and inkjet printing.
The workshop on Identification and Preservation of Digital Prints was also an opportunity to meet colleagues working in photographic conservation from northeastern European countries such as Estonia, Finland, Latvia, and Lithuania, as well as to visit the beautiful city of Tallinn during the Estonian Photographic Art Fair, which featured a rich program of exhibitions and talks in the Telliskivi district.
