Studio Editions: Archival Pigment on Baryta
THE SEBASTIAN MADER ARCHIVE
Studio Edition Premiere:
Score!
Captured 2015 - Released 2026
A highly stylized, large-scale tableau exploring the mythic energy of American college subcultures. Originally lensed for Interview Magazine, this work was awarded 2nd Place in the 2023 reFocus Awards.
Flamingo Kids #1
Flamingo Kids #1
Sebastian Mader | New York, 2012
Type: Limited Studio Edition
Medium: Archival Pigment on Hahnemühle Fine Art Baryta (325 gsm)
Signature: Hand-signed and numbered on the front margin
Edition Structure: Pooled Edition of 75 + 8 Artist Prints
Suspended in the hazy endlessness of a mid-century summer, Flamingo Kids captures a cinematic tableau of youth and leisure. Drawing inspiration from the vivid, saturated palettes of the 1960s, Mader explores the voyeuristic intimacy of a shared vacation—where mysteries remain intact and every glance is a narrative in waiting.
As part of a definitive five-part series, this work captures friends caught in a joyous moment of shared warmth. In the image’s fashion-inspired portrayal of characters lounging together, their stories unfold for the viewer to determine. This work is now released in its final archival form as a Limited Studio Edition.
Provenance & Technical History +
The Lambda Era (2015–2016)
Originally released for commercial syndication via Lumas and Trunk Archive. Laser-exposed Digital C-Prints on Fuji Glossy.
[Edition Sold Out]
The Chromira Era: Legacy Artist Series (2018)
Produced using high-definition LED-exposure on Fuji Crystal Archive paper. This legacy series utilized traditional light-sensitive chemistry. Following the global discontinuation of specific Fuji chemical stocks, the artist officially retired this series to protect the integrity of the archive.
The Definitive Studio Edition (2026 – Present)
The current and final archival standard for the studio. This edition utilizes premium pigment technology on Hahnemühle Fine Art Baryta (325 gsm) for superior tonal depth and 100+ year longevity. Unlike previous iterations, each work is hand-signed and numbered by the artist on the front lower margin to certify its status as the definitive Limited Studio Edition.
In Development
Blossoming (2018)
Originally lensed for Vogue Japan in 2018, Blossoming is being prepared for its first-ever release as a definitive Studio Edition. This work represents a significant entry in the archive, capturing a highly stylized, cinematic tableau with the artist’s signature precision.
Current Status: Technical proofing in progress.
Release Window: [Spring/ Summer 2026]
Every work designated as a Studio Edition represents the definitive archival standard for the archive. Utilizing museum-grade pigment processes on Hahnemühle Fine Art Baryta, these editions are produced for 100-year longevity and represent the artist's final vision for tonal depth and detail.
Selected Installations
Archival editions in situ. A record of the work in private and exhibition environments.