One could simply sandwich the print between two pieces and use clips or something to keep it together if no frame was wanted. Am i totally off base, or is that a totally legitement option. That way you could also change the front piece if it was ever damaged.
This would be like encapsulation. That is a method of preserving archives, unfortunately you would never get the tension necessary to keep the 30x40 print flat enough. Acrylic isn't used behind the surface mounted print. Usually we put a piece of 4 ply behind the surface mount print to protect the back. I've seen corplast used also. Like Tim said, it adds depth and richness and it's really quite beautiful. Gursky and Struths are done this way and they go for between 40 and 60 thousand, so don't worry about reversable.
the one weak spot is the outer surface of the acrylic/plexi itself - which is susceptible to damage - then what do you do....
You make sure whoever is showing your work is insuring it.
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