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

Hans Ferdinand Sauerbruch (1910 - 1996)
Hans Ferdinand Sauerbruch
1910 - 1996
Gerhard Ausborn (1933 - 2021)
Gerhard Ausborn
1933 - 2021
Harald Metzkes (1929)
Harald Metzkes
1929
Alois Erbach (1888 - 1972)
Alois Erbach
1888 - 1972
Wilhelm Joseph Heines (1813 - 1839)
Wilhelm Joseph Heines
1813 - 1839
Wilhelm Lehmbruck (1881 - 1919)
Wilhelm Lehmbruck
1881 - 1919
August Gaul (1869 - 1921)
August Gaul
1869 - 1921
Louise Christine Thiele (1941)
Louise Christine Thiele
1941
Heinrich Emil Adametz (1884 - 1971)
Heinrich Emil Adametz
1884 - 1971
Ascan Lutteroth (1842 - 1923)
Ascan Lutteroth
1842 - 1923
Salomon Adler (1630 - 1709)
Salomon Adler
1630 - 1709
Karl Rudolf Sohn (1845 - 1908)
Karl Rudolf Sohn
1845 - 1908
Moric Kellerhofen (1758 - 1830)
Moric Kellerhofen
1758 - 1830
Hans Luckhardt (1890 - 1954)
Hans Luckhardt
1890 - 1954
Paul Scheurich (1883 - 1945)
Paul Scheurich
1883 - 1945
Ralf Kaspers (1957)
Ralf Kaspers
1957

Creators Color photo

Jack Goldstein (1945 - 2003)
Jack Goldstein
1945 - 2003
Almut Middel (1972)
Almut Middel
1972
Aleksandr Savvich Brodsky (1955)
Aleksandr Savvich Brodsky
1955
Kenny Scharf (1958)
Kenny Scharf
1958
Otto Torsten Andersson (1926 - 2009)
Otto Torsten Andersson
1926 - 2009
Juan Manuel de la Rosa (1945 - 2021)
Juan Manuel de la Rosa
1945 - 2021
John Emil Berninger (1896 - 1981)
John Emil Berninger
1896 - 1981
Pierre Laffillé (1938 - 2011)
Pierre Laffillé
1938 - 2011
Adrian Paci (1969)
Adrian Paci
1969
Izrail' Mordukhovich Basov (1918 - 1994)
Izrail' Mordukhovich Basov
1918 - 1994
Rüdiger Barharn (1955)
Rüdiger Barharn
1955
Georgy Georgievich Chernyavsky (1924 - 1981)
Georgy Georgievich Chernyavsky
1924 - 1981
Chuang Che (1934)
Chuang Che
1934
Eduard Gubler (1891 - 1971)
Eduard Gubler
1891 - 1971
Albert Bitran (1931 - 2018)
Albert Bitran
1931 - 2018
Irving Kriesberg (1919 - 2009)
Irving Kriesberg
1919 - 2009