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SUMMARY
Polaroid's 1976 refrigerator-sized, 235-pound instant camera, which previously served legendary artists like Ansel Adams and Sally Mann, has been refurbished. The Polaroid Foundation is now taking this 6.5-foot tall camera on a world tour, allowing modern artists to use its specially made 20x24 film. This initiative is part of the ongoing documentary, 'The 20x24 Project,' which chronicles the camera's journey and its use in various art events, including the Venice Biennale. The camera, holding the Guinness World Record for the largest Polaroid, is accompanied by former Polaroid employee John Reuter and his protégé Harriet Browse.
TAKEAWAYS
A 1976, 235-pound Polaroid camera, the world's largest, has been restored.
The camera was previously used by artists such as Andy Warhol, Ansel Adams, and Sally Mann.
It is now touring globally with modern artists as part of 'The 20x24 Project' documentary.
The project aims to provide contemporary artists access to this unique, large-format instant camera.