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
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Creators Germany

Johannes Geccelli (1925 - 2011)
Johannes Geccelli
1925 - 2011
Mathias Alten (1871 - 1938)
Mathias Alten
1871 - 1938
Viktor Weißhaupt (1848 - 1905)
Viktor Weißhaupt
1848 - 1905
Daniela Steinfeld (1964)
Daniela Steinfeld
1964
Charlotte Thiede (1917 - 1979)
Charlotte Thiede
1917 - 1979
Emil Reinicke (1859 - 1942)
Emil Reinicke
1859 - 1942
Karl Adolf Gugel (1820 - 1885)
Karl Adolf Gugel
1820 - 1885
Otto Dix (1891 - 1969)
Otto Dix
1891 - 1969
Adolf Amberg (1874 - 1913)
Adolf Amberg
1874 - 1913
Thomas Lenk (1933 - 2014)
Thomas Lenk
1933 - 2014
John Heartfield (1891 - 1968)
John Heartfield
1891 - 1968
Victor Muller (1830 - 1871)
Victor Muller
1830 - 1871
Wolfgang Mattheuer (1927 - 2004)
Wolfgang Mattheuer
1927 - 2004
August Knip (1819 - 1861)
August Knip
1819 - 1861
Gustav Jäger (1808 - 1871)
Gustav Jäger
1808 - 1871
Franz Xaver Simm (1853 - 1918)
Franz Xaver Simm
1853 - 1918

Creators Color photo

Hans-Hendrik Grimmling (1947)
Hans-Hendrik Grimmling
1947
Alighiero Boetti (1940 - 1994)
Alighiero Boetti
1940 - 1994
 Arcangelo (1956)
Arcangelo
1956
Erik Parker (1968)
Erik Parker
1968
Mikhail Andreyevich Savitsky (1922 - 2010)
Mikhail Andreyevich Savitsky
1922 - 2010
František Štorek (1933 - 1999)
František Štorek
1933 - 1999
Henry Munyaradzi (1931 - 1998)
Henry Munyaradzi
1931 - 1998
Alexis Paul Arapoff (1905 - 1948)
Alexis Paul Arapoff
1905 - 1948
Eugen Funk (1911 - 2004)
Eugen Funk
1911 - 2004
Arturo Martini (1889 - 1947)
Arturo Martini
1889 - 1947
Piotr Dmitrievich Buchkin (1886 - 1965)
Piotr Dmitrievich Buchkin
1886 - 1965
William Richard Crutchfield (1932 - 2015)
William Richard Crutchfield
1932 - 2015
Hermann Alfred Sigg (1924 - 2023)
Hermann Alfred Sigg
1924 - 2023
Oliver Helbig (XX century)
Oliver Helbig
XX century
Floris Jespers (1889 - 1965)
Floris Jespers
1889 - 1965
Vittorio Gregotti (1927 - 2020)
Vittorio Gregotti
1927 - 2020
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