Andreas Gursky (1955) - photo 1

Andreas Gursky

Andreas Gursky, a German photographer born in 1955, is renowned for his large format architectural and landscape color photographs, which often feature a high vantage point. Gursky's work has garnered attention for its unique perspective on modern life and contemporary scenes, capturing the grandeur and intricacy of his subjects with a meticulous eye for detail. His pieces, such as "Rhein II" and "99 Cent II Diptychon," showcase his skill in transforming ordinary locales into extraordinary visual narratives, often with the aid of digital manipulation to enhance and refine the final image.

Andreas Gursky's photography is celebrated for its ability to capture the essence of globalization and the human impact on the environment, presenting scenes that are both familiar and alien in their scope and detail. His work has been exhibited worldwide and is held in high esteem in the art market, with some of his pieces achieving record-breaking auction prices.

For art collectors and experts, Andreas Gursky's photographs offer a profound commentary on the world we live in, blending technical prowess with a deep conceptual framework. His exhibitions and publications provide insight into his creative process and the evolution of his artistic vision​.

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Date and place of birt:15 january 1955, Leipzig, Germany
Nationality:Germany
Period of activity: XX, XXI century
Specialization:Artist, Photographer
Genre:Architecture photography
Art style:Color photo, Contemporary realism, Contemporary art

Creators Germany

Gustav Preyer (1801 - 1838)
Gustav Preyer
1801 - 1838
Oscar Bögel (1871 - 1964)
Oscar Bögel
1871 - 1964
Josef Madlener (1881 - 1967)
Josef Madlener
1881 - 1967
Johann Joseph Christian (1706 - 1777)
Johann Joseph Christian
1706 - 1777
Eugen Frank-Colon ()
Eugen Frank-Colon
Ernst Hildebrand (1833 - 1924)
Ernst Hildebrand
1833 - 1924
Reinhold Braun (1821 - 1884)
Reinhold Braun
1821 - 1884
Matthias Kohlmann (1956)
Matthias Kohlmann
1956
Sarah Schumann (1933 - 2019)
Sarah Schumann
1933 - 2019
Arthur Siebelist (1870 - 1945)
Arthur Siebelist
1870 - 1945
Helmuth Liesegang (1858 - 1945)
Helmuth Liesegang
1858 - 1945
Max Eschle (1890 - 1979)
Max Eschle
1890 - 1979
Johann Friedrich Sichelbein (1648 - 1719)
Johann Friedrich Sichelbein
1648 - 1719
Bartholomäus Bruyn I (1493 - 1555)
Bartholomäus Bruyn I
1493 - 1555
Klaus Heider (1936 - 2013)
Klaus Heider
1936 - 2013
Jörg Sasse (1962)
Jörg Sasse
1962

Creators Color photo

Matthias Weischer (1973)
Matthias Weischer
1973
Ruth Asawa (1926 - 2013)
Ruth Asawa
1926 - 2013
Julie Blackmon (1966)
Julie Blackmon
1966
Jason Brooks (1969)
Jason Brooks
1969
Owe Thorsen (1945)
Owe Thorsen
1945
Nadia Kaabi-Linke (1978)
Nadia Kaabi-Linke
1978
Peter Blake (1932)
Peter Blake
1932
Tina Juretzek (1952)
Tina Juretzek
1952
Jorge Mayet (1962)
Jorge Mayet
1962
Gianfranco Zappettini (1939)
Gianfranco Zappettini
1939
Jiri Hilmar (1937)
Jiri Hilmar
1937
Albin Stanislavovich Gavdzinsky (1923 - 2014)
Albin Stanislavovich Gavdzinsky
1923 - 2014
Faris McReynolds (1977)
Faris McReynolds
1977
John Wesley (1928 - 2022)
John Wesley
1928 - 2022
Burgi Kühnemann (1935)
Burgi Kühnemann
1935
Steven Alan Kaufman (1960 - 2010)
Steven Alan Kaufman
1960 - 2010