One of 28 slides of prints c. 20th century

Editor: Here we have Josef Albers' "One of 28 slides of prints." The stark contrast of black and white creates a striking graphic image. What can you tell me about this work? Curator: Look closely at the photographic process, and the material constraints of mass production. Consider how Albers uses a reproducible medium to explore perception. The slide format itself speaks to dissemination and accessibility. How does that challenge notions of the unique art object? Editor: That’s interesting. I hadn’t considered the impact of mass production on its artistic value. Thanks for pointing that out! Curator: Indeed, it shifts our understanding of art's value away from the auratic object and towards the conceptual and perceptual experience.