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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

Johann Philipp Ulbricht (1762 - 1836)
Johann Philipp Ulbricht
1762 - 1836
Carlo Innocenzo Carlone (1687 - 1775)
Carlo Innocenzo Carlone
1687 - 1775
Johannes Wohnseifer (1967)
Johannes Wohnseifer
1967
Ulrich Koch (1962)
Ulrich Koch
1962
Oska Gutheil (1980)
Oska Gutheil
1980
W. Gies (1945)
W. Gies
1945
Louise Christine Thiele (1941)
Louise Christine Thiele
1941
Ferdinand Leeke (1859 - 1937)
Ferdinand Leeke
1859 - 1937
Friedrich Leonhard (Fritz) Heubner (1886 - 1974)
Friedrich Leonhard (Fritz) Heubner
1886 - 1974
Ernst Hermanns (1914 - 2000)
Ernst Hermanns
1914 - 2000
Wilhelm August Stryowski (1834 - 1917)
Wilhelm August Stryowski
1834 - 1917
Johann Grund (1808 - 1887)
Johann Grund
1808 - 1887
Hannah Höch (1889 - 1978)
Hannah Höch
1889 - 1978
Christopher Bechtler (1782 - 1843)
Christopher Bechtler
1782 - 1843
Klaus Staudt (1932)
Klaus Staudt
1932
Albert Flamm (1823 - 1906)
Albert Flamm
1823 - 1906

Creators Color photo

Dietrich Clarenbach (1935 - 2023)
Dietrich Clarenbach
1935 - 2023
Alex Katz (1927)
Alex Katz
1927
Magnus Thorén (1974)
Magnus Thorén
1974
Stijn Peeters (1957)
Stijn Peeters
1957
Arnoldo Zocchi (1862 - 1940)
Arnoldo Zocchi
1862 - 1940
Kim MacConnel (1946)
Kim MacConnel
1946
Valerio Adami (1935)
Valerio Adami
1935
Arup Das (1924 - 2004)
Arup Das
1924 - 2004
James Weeks (1922 - 1998)
James Weeks
1922 - 1998
Dia Al-Azzawi (1939)
Dia Al-Azzawi
1939
Ralf Peters (1960)
Ralf Peters
1960
Carl Fredrik Reuterswärd (1934 - 2016)
Carl Fredrik Reuterswärd
1934 - 2016
Valery Markovich Gerlovin (1945)
Valery Markovich Gerlovin
1945
 César (1921 - 1998)
César
1921 - 1998
Olga Vasilievna Bulgakova (1951)
Olga Vasilievna Bulgakova
1951
Sergei Kamanin (1915 - 2002)
Sergei Kamanin
1915 - 2002