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

Werner Glich (1927 - 2003)
Werner Glich
1927 - 2003
Johann Peter Götting (1795 - 1865)
Johann Peter Götting
1795 - 1865
Otto Ackermann (1872 - 1953)
Otto Ackermann
1872 - 1953
Osip Markovich Lubitch (1896 - 1990)
Osip Markovich Lubitch
1896 - 1990
Wang Shugang (1960)
Wang Shugang
1960
Carl Friedrich Winkler-Hagedorn (1897)
Carl Friedrich Winkler-Hagedorn
1897
Georges Morin (1874 - 1950)
Georges Morin
1874 - 1950
Wolfgang Schneider (1950)
Wolfgang Schneider
1950
Carl Andreas August Goos (1797 - 1855)
Carl Andreas August Goos
1797 - 1855
Melchior Steidl (1657 - 1727)
Melchior Steidl
1657 - 1727
Almut Middel (1972)
Almut Middel
1972
Franz Seraph Stirnbrand (1788 - 1882)
Franz Seraph Stirnbrand
1788 - 1882
Shonah Trescott (1982)
Shonah Trescott
1982
Lorenz Clasen (1812 - 1899)
Lorenz Clasen
1812 - 1899
Roger Loewig (1930 - 1997)
Roger Loewig
1930 - 1997
Carl Christian Krayl (1890 - 1947)
Carl Christian Krayl
1890 - 1947

Creators Color photo

 Salvo (1947 - 2015)
Salvo
1947 - 2015
Clementine Keith-Roach (1984)
Clementine Keith-Roach
1984
Zhang Zishen (1933)
Zhang Zishen
1933
Jessie Makinson (1985)
Jessie Makinson
1985
David Reekie (1947)
David Reekie
1947
Rudolph Tegner (1873 - 1950)
Rudolph Tegner
1873 - 1950
James Carpenter (1949)
James Carpenter
1949
Robert Glenn Ketchum (1947)
Robert Glenn Ketchum
1947
Maurice Haddad (1937)
Maurice Haddad
1937
Herbert Meißner (1944)
Herbert Meißner
1944
František Kyncl (1934 - 2011)
František Kyncl
1934 - 2011
Cheslav Tansky (1862 - 1942)
Cheslav Tansky
1862 - 1942
Josef Váchal (1884 - 1969)
Josef Váchal
1884 - 1969
Tacita Dean (1965)
Tacita Dean
1965
Jean-François Perroy (1957)
Jean-François Perroy
1957
Afro Basaldella (1912 - 1976)
Afro Basaldella
1912 - 1976
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