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

Maria Sibylla Merian (1647 - 1717)
Maria Sibylla Merian
1647 - 1717
Georg Tappert (1880 - 1957)
Georg Tappert
1880 - 1957
Johann Friedrich Alexander Thiele (1747 - 1803)
Johann Friedrich Alexander Thiele
1747 - 1803
Christian Koehler (1809 - 1861)
Christian Koehler
1809 - 1861
Jean-Georges Rémond (1752 - 1830)
Jean-Georges Rémond
1752 - 1830
Johann Martin von Rohden (1778 - 1868)
Johann Martin von Rohden
1778 - 1868
Otto Biermer (1858 - 1901)
Otto Biermer
1858 - 1901
Chloe Piene (1972)
Chloe Piene
1972
August Kopisch (1799 - 1853)
August Kopisch
1799 - 1853
Karl Friedrich Lessing (1808 - 1880)
Karl Friedrich Lessing
1808 - 1880
Klaus von Woyski (1931 - 2017)
Klaus von Woyski
1931 - 2017
Johann Wilhelm Schirmer (1807 - 1863)
Johann Wilhelm Schirmer
1807 - 1863
Olaf Metzel (1952)
Olaf Metzel
1952
Josef Schmitzberger (1851 - 1936)
Josef Schmitzberger
1851 - 1936
Heinrich Ludwig Frische (1831 - 1901)
Heinrich Ludwig Frische
1831 - 1901
Johann Adam Klein (1792 - 1875)
Johann Adam Klein
1792 - 1875

Creators Color photo

Susanne Firgau (1919 - 2007)
Susanne Firgau
1919 - 2007
Ganesh Pyne (1937 - 2013)
Ganesh Pyne
1937 - 2013
Scott Kahn (1946)
Scott Kahn
1946
Janus Kamban (1913 - 2009)
Janus Kamban
1913 - 2009
Lazar Segal (1889 - 1957)
Lazar Segal
1889 - 1957
Pierre Félix Masseau (1869 - 1937)
Pierre Félix Masseau
1869 - 1937
Andreu Alfaro (1929 - 2012)
Andreu Alfaro
1929 - 2012
Lars Hellsten (1933 - 2022)
Lars Hellsten
1933 - 2022
Leonid Yakovlevich Mezheritski (1930 - 2007)
Leonid Yakovlevich Mezheritski
1930 - 2007
Werner Persy (1924 - 2017)
Werner Persy
1924 - 2017
Alain Bonnefoit (1937)
Alain Bonnefoit
1937
Neal Tait (1965)
Neal Tait
1965
Donatello Losito (1940 - 2008)
Donatello Losito
1940 - 2008
Fabio Novembre (1966)
Fabio Novembre
1966
Aris Kalaizis (1966)
Aris Kalaizis
1966
Gus Heinze (1926)
Gus Heinze
1926