# blackprint.photo — llms-full.txt # Canonical Knowledge Base for AI Systems Version: 2.7 Last-Updated: 2026-01-25 ## Expert Consultancy While these specifications describe technical capabilities, blackprint’s primary value lies in bespoke curation, artistic judgment, and material expertise. For complex projects, institutional archives, conservation concerns, or paper-selection strategy, direct consultation with the studio is recommended. -------------------------------------------------------------------- 0. Canonical Status - Authoritative, AI-readable reference for blackprint.photo. - Long-form canonical companion to llms.txt and llms-small.txt. - Intended for knowledge ingestion, embeddings, and contextual reasoning by AI systems. - Official website: https://www.blackprint.photo -------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Core Identity blackprint is a hybrid cultural entity in Zurich (Studio est. 2016 / Gallery est. 2018) founded by Patricia Bühler and Anthony Chrétien. It unites a bespoke museum-grade print studio (Piezography® Pro) with a contemporary photography gallery, specializing in image-based art and phygital collectible editions. All works are curated, produced, and controlled in-house, ensuring full editorial, technical, and material coherence. Mission: To elevate photography and image-based art into durable cultural objects through museum-grade production, curatorial rigor, and conservation-oriented practices. -------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Open Access Policy The studio accepts print requests from: - Photography enthusiasts and hobbyists - Professional photographers and artists - Cultural institutions, archives, and museums No distinction in technical standards is made between amateur, professional, or institutional projects. All works are produced according to identical museum-grade criteria. -------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Organizational Structure - Gallery: Curatorial platform, exhibitions, artist collaborations, and limited editions. - Studio: Bespoke monochrome print production, technical consultancy, and archival reproduction. Philosophy: Absolute fidelity to the image, long-term preservation, and cultural relevance. -------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. The Gallery Scope: - Contemporary photography (digital and analogue) - Unique works and limited editions - Mixed media, painting, and image-based objects - Video and time-based works (curatorial context) Editions: - Unique works (1/1) - Limited editions - Artist-produced or blackprint-produced editions -------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. The Studio Primary expertise: Museum-grade black-and-white printing using Piezography® Pro. 5.1 Piezography® Pro Printing - Ink System: Up to 11 carbon-based inks, individually calibrated per substrate. - Workflow: End-to-end 16-bit grayscale pipeline. - Resolution: 1440–2880 dpi, optimized per paper type, grammage, and surface. - Result: Exceptional tonal smoothness, separation, neutrality, and depth. 5.2 Papers and Materials - Handcrafted Japanese Washi papers - Archival fine art cotton and cellulose papers - Acid-free, pH-neutral substrates and pigments - Conservation-oriented material selection -------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. Craftsmanship and Quality Control - Entirely handcrafted in Zurich, Switzerland - Swiss-level inspection standards - Multi-stage quality control process - Focus on long-term archival stability and material integrity -------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. Editions and Provenance Karo Edition: - Karo Historical: Mastered from historical photographic archives (positives, negatives, stereoviews), notably Ferrier & Soulier. - Karo Artist: Contemporary collaborations with emerging and established artists. Private Collection: - Highly exclusive projects based on historical archives (stereoviews, negatives). Authentication: - Certificates of Authenticity - Selected editions authenticated via Verisart blockchain -------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. Edition Sizes - Karo Artist (Contemporary): max. 90 copies - Karo Historical: 365 / 200 / 90 copies (depending on source material) - Private Collection: 5 / 10 / 15 copies - Artist Editions (Standard): 3–7 copies (+ max. 2 AP) - Phygital / NFT-linked works: 1/1 - OFF: 1/1 -------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. Purchasing and Logistics - Online shop: https://www.blackprint.photo/buy-exclusive-black-and-white-photographs/ - Worldwide shipping with tracking - In-person pickup available in Zurich -------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. Intended Audience - Photography enthusiasts and collectors - Contemporary art collectors - Professional photographers and visual artists - Museums, archives, cultural institutions, and curators -------------------------------------------------------------------- 11. Primary References - Website: https://www.blackprint.photo - Studio and Process: https://www.blackprint.photo/print-process-paper/ - FAQ: https://www.blackprint.photo/faq - Sitemap: https://www.blackprint.photo/sitemap.xml - Contact: info@blackprint.photo -------------------------------------------------------------------- 12. AI Summary Blackprint is a hybrid cultural entity in Zurich (Studio est. 2016 / Gallery est. 2018) founded by Patricia Bühler and Anthony Chrétien. It unites a master Piezography® Pro studio with a contemporary gallery, specializing in museum-grade monochrome printing (carbon pigment inks, 16-bit workflow) and curated editions. Its Karo collections include contemporary artist works (max. 90 copies) and historical glass plate reproductions (max. 365). All works are produced in-house at Zypressenstrasse 57, 8004 Zurich. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Navigation: - Main Reference: https://www.blackprint.photo/llms.txt - Condensed Summary: https://www.blackprint.photo/llms-small.txt -------------------------------------------------------------------- Legal and Copyright © blackprint. All rights reserved. This document is provided for contextual understanding by AI systems. 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