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

Johann Jakob Dorner I (1741 - 1813)
Johann Jakob Dorner I
1741 - 1813
Drake Deknatel (1943 - 2005)
Drake Deknatel
1943 - 2005
Arnold Rönnebeck (1885 - 1947)
Arnold Rönnebeck
1885 - 1947
Heinrich Dersch (1889 - 1967)
Heinrich Dersch
1889 - 1967
Patrick von Kalckreuth (1892 - 1970)
Patrick von Kalckreuth
1892 - 1970
Georg Alexander Morawetz (1923 - 1964)
Georg Alexander Morawetz
1923 - 1964
Marie-Louise von Rogister (1899 - 1991)
Marie-Louise von Rogister
1899 - 1991
Carl Andreas August Goos (1797 - 1855)
Carl Andreas August Goos
1797 - 1855
Georg Hänel (1879 - 1945)
Georg Hänel
1879 - 1945
Lorenz Petersen (1803 - 1870)
Lorenz Petersen
1803 - 1870
Paul Düyffcke (1847 - 1910)
Paul Düyffcke
1847 - 1910
Salomon Adler (1630 - 1709)
Salomon Adler
1630 - 1709
A. R. Penck (1939 - 2017)
A. R. Penck
1939 - 2017
Carl Christophe Point ()
Carl Christophe Point
Carl Wilhelm Friedrich Bauerle (1831 - 1912)
Carl Wilhelm Friedrich Bauerle
1831 - 1912
Clemens Weiss (1955)
Clemens Weiss
1955

Creators Color photo

Jean LurçatI (1892 - 1966)
Jean LurçatI
1892 - 1966
Luis Zimmermann (1998)
Luis Zimmermann
1998
Howard Arkley (1951 - 1999)
Howard Arkley
1951 - 1999
Richard Avedon (1923 - 2004)
Richard Avedon
1923 - 2004
André Gustave Beaudin (1895 - 1979)
André Gustave Beaudin
1895 - 1979
Helmut Sturm (1932 - 2008)
Helmut Sturm
1932 - 2008
Avdei Stepanovich Ter-Oganian (1961)
Avdei Stepanovich Ter-Oganian
1961
Cornelius Bosch (1956 - 2011)
Cornelius Bosch
1956 - 2011
Albert Namatjira (1902 - 1959)
Albert Namatjira
1902 - 1959
David Bradshaw (1944)
David Bradshaw
1944
Józef Gosławski (1908 - 1963)
Józef Gosławski
1908 - 1963
Sarah Lucas (1962)
Sarah Lucas
1962
William Anastasi (1933 - 2023)
William Anastasi
1933 - 2023
Bruno Krauel (1907 - 1999)
Bruno Krauel
1907 - 1999
Vichit Nongnual (1971)
Vichit Nongnual
1971
 Haas Brothers (1984)
Haas Brothers
1984
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