Loretta Lux (1969)
Loretta Lux
Loretta Lux is a German photographer and artist. She is known for her digitally manipulated portraits of children that blur the line between reality and imagination.
Lux studied painting at the Akademie der Bildenden Künste in Munich before turning to photography. Her photographs are meticulously staged and composed, with the use of soft lighting and neutral backgrounds.
Lux's work has been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world, including the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York, the Museum of Contemporary Photography in Chicago, and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. She has also published several books featuring her work, including "Loretta Lux" and "New Work."
Lux's photographs have sparked controversy and debate, with some critics accusing her of creating disturbing and overly stylized images of children. Despite this, her work has received widespread acclaim for its technical mastery and unique vision.
| Date and place of birt: | 1969, Dresden, Germany |
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| Nationality: | Germany |
| Period of activity: | XX, XXI century |
| Specialization: | Photographer, Portraitist |
| Genre: | Portrait, Детская фотография, Портретная фотография |
| Art style: | Contemporary art, Realism, Современный сюрреализм |
