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

Lawrence Alma-Tadema (1836 - 1912)
Lawrence Alma-Tadema
1836 - 1912
Eduard von Grützner (1846 - 1925)
Eduard von Grützner
1846 - 1925
Ubbo Enninga (1955)
Ubbo Enninga
1955
Сarl Christian Vogel von Vogelstein (1788 - 1868)
Сarl Christian Vogel von Vogelstein
1788 - 1868
Stefanie Hoellering (1955 - 2000)
Stefanie Hoellering
1955 - 2000
Franz Roubaud (1856 - 1928)
Franz Roubaud
1856 - 1928
Will Sohl (1906 - 1969)
Will Sohl
1906 - 1969
Heinrich Rasch (1840 - 1913)
Heinrich Rasch
1840 - 1913
Michael Schwarze (1939)
Michael Schwarze
1939
Joseph Fassbender (1903 - 1974)
Joseph Fassbender
1903 - 1974
Elfriede Balzar-Kopp (1904 - 1983)
Elfriede Balzar-Kopp
1904 - 1983
 Ludwig Heitland (1837 - 1911)
Ludwig Heitland
1837 - 1911
Karl August Friedrich (Fritz) Neuhaus (1852 - 1922)
Karl August Friedrich (Fritz) Neuhaus
1852 - 1922
Max Nicolaus Niemeier (1876 - 1934)
Max Nicolaus Niemeier
1876 - 1934
Hans Baluschek (1870 - 1935)
Hans Baluschek
1870 - 1935
Johann Karl Loth (1632 - 1698)
Johann Karl Loth
1632 - 1698

Creators Color photo

Nathaniel Mary Quinn (1977)
Nathaniel Mary Quinn
1977
Cinga Samson (1986)
Cinga Samson
1986
Sjer Jacobs (1963)
Sjer Jacobs
1963
Nikolay Ivanovich Getman (1917 - 2004)
Nikolay Ivanovich Getman
1917 - 2004
Lorenz Spring (1964)
Lorenz Spring
1964
Aaron Berkman (1900 - 1991)
Aaron Berkman
1900 - 1991
Zhao Bo (1984)
Zhao Bo
1984
Vito Acconci (1940 - 2017)
Vito Acconci
1940 - 2017
Erik van Lieshout (1968)
Erik van Lieshout
1968
Mario Nigro (1917 - 1992)
Mario Nigro
1917 - 1992
Fedot Vasil'evich Sychkov (1870 - 1958)
Fedot Vasil'evich Sychkov
1870 - 1958
Stephan Geisler (1968)
Stephan Geisler
1968
Jürgen Zumbrunnen (1946 - 2016)
Jürgen Zumbrunnen
1946 - 2016
Klaus Staudt (1932)
Klaus Staudt
1932
Ralfonso (Ralf) Gschwend (1959)
Ralfonso (Ralf) Gschwend
1959
Eduardo Afonso Viana (1881 - 1967)
Eduardo Afonso Viana
1881 - 1967