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

 Wilhelm Friedrich Hubert Ohm (1905 - 1965)
Wilhelm Friedrich Hubert Ohm
1905 - 1965
Jörg Danielczyk (1952)
Jörg Danielczyk
1952
Domenico Tempesti (1652 - 1737)
Domenico Tempesti
1652 - 1737
Petrus von Rosenheim (1380 - 1441)
Petrus von Rosenheim
1380 - 1441
Lovis Corint (1858 - 1925)
Lovis Corint
1858 - 1925
Peter Rösel (1960)
Peter Rösel
1960
Jeanne Mammen (1890 - 1976)
Jeanne Mammen
1890 - 1976
Rupprecht Matthies (1959)
Rupprecht Matthies
1959
Wolff Buchholz (1935 - 2010)
Wolff Buchholz
1935 - 2010
Leonid Yakovlevich Mezheritski (1930 - 2007)
Leonid Yakovlevich Mezheritski
1930 - 2007
 Peter von Bemmel (1686 - 1753)
Peter von Bemmel
1686 - 1753
Eric Goldberg (1890 - 1969)
Eric Goldberg
1890 - 1969
Richard von Hagn (1850 - 1933)
Richard von Hagn
1850 - 1933
Waldemar Schlichting (1896 - 1970)
Waldemar Schlichting
1896 - 1970
Moritz Baumgartl (1934 - 2024)
Moritz Baumgartl
1934 - 2024
Johan (Jan) Thorn Prikker (1868 - 1932)
Johan (Jan) Thorn Prikker
1868 - 1932

Creators Color photo

Gerriet Postma (1932 - 2009)
Gerriet Postma
1932 - 2009
Nicolas Party (1980)
Nicolas Party
1980
Joe Biel (1966)
Joe Biel
1966
Hong Hao (1965)
Hong Hao
1965
Inigo Manglano-Ovalle (1961)
Inigo Manglano-Ovalle
1961
Miguel Peraza (1959)
Miguel Peraza
1959
Gérard Rignault (1927 - 2012)
Gérard Rignault
1927 - 2012
Tadeusz Brzozowski (1918 - 1987)
Tadeusz Brzozowski
1918 - 1987
Anatoly Nikolaevich Petrov (1949 - 2016)
Anatoly Nikolaevich Petrov
1949 - 2016
Joyce Tenneson (1945)
Joyce Tenneson
1945
Harold Cohen (1928 - 2016)
Harold Cohen
1928 - 2016
Tomoko Konoike (1960)
Tomoko Konoike
1960
Andrés de Santa Maria (1860 - 1945)
Andrés de Santa Maria
1860 - 1945
Rirkrit Tiravanija (1961)
Rirkrit Tiravanija
1961
Peter von Wattenwyl (1942 - 2014)
Peter von Wattenwyl
1942 - 2014
April Gornik (1953)
April Gornik
1953