[no title] 1995

Editor: Here we have an untitled etching by Per Kirkeby, made using intaglio techniques. The stark black lines are quite striking. What can you tell me about it? Curator: Let's consider the labor involved. The artist's hand, the press, the edition size. It blurs lines between printmaking as craft and high art. How does the limited number – 4 of 7 – affect its value and accessibility? Editor: That's a fascinating point. So, it's about the process as much as the image? Curator: Precisely. We consider the social context: Kirkeby's choice of printmaking, a medium historically tied to mass production, and how he elevates it. Understanding production reveals deeper meaning. Editor: I hadn’t thought about the implications of printmaking that way. Thank you!