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Christina Nägler: Tears in polyamide weaves of Farbraumkörper from Gotthard Graubner. Possibilities and limits of their adhesion. Back
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Abstract: The early „Farbraumkörper“ from Gotthard Graubner are covered with very fine weaves of
polyamide. Because these polyamide weaves become brittle over time, they are frequently torn.
The artist rejects the restoration of his own artwork which has been damaged in this way. As a
result of the artist’s opinion legal and ethical questions are discussed. These reflections lead to a
concept for possible conservation. Beyond this, the technological, chemical and physical
properties of weaves of polyamide and also their changing characteristics due to aging are
described. Through a series of tests the bond of various adehesives to weaves of polyamide
have been examined.

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Keywords: Farbraumkörper, Gotthard Graubner, polyamide, adhesion of tears, artists interview, conservation ethics, adhesives, synthetics
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  • academic institution: Technische Hochschule Köln
  • kind of theses:  Diplomarbeit
  • main Tutor:  Prof. Dipl.–Rest. Hans Portsteffen
  • assistant Tutor:  Prof. Dr. Friederike Waentig
  • date:  2005
  • pages:  128
  • pictures:  26
 
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