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

Nikolaus von Georgi (1940)
Nikolaus von Georgi
1940
Kaspar von Zumbusch (1830 - 1915)
Kaspar von Zumbusch
1830 - 1915
Bernd Kastenholz (1949)
Bernd Kastenholz
1949
Irma Weiland (1908 - 2003)
Irma Weiland
1908 - 2003
Jürgen Klein (1904 - 1978)
Jürgen Klein
1904 - 1978
Andreas Bindl (1928 - 2010)
Andreas Bindl
1928 - 2010
Theobald von Oer (1807 - 1885)
Theobald von Oer
1807 - 1885
Rudolf Greve (1883 - 1962)
Rudolf Greve
1883 - 1962
Friedrich Preller I (1804 - 1878)
Friedrich Preller I
1804 - 1878
Anna Maria Wirth (1846 - 1922)
Anna Maria Wirth
1846 - 1922
Paul Ernst Wilke (1894 - 1971)
Paul Ernst Wilke
1894 - 1971
Werner Drewes (1899 - 1985)
Werner Drewes
1899 - 1985
Kete Kolwitz (1867 - 1945)
Kete Kolwitz
1867 - 1945
Martin Hermann Faber (1587 - 1648)
Martin Hermann Faber
1587 - 1648
Willy Lucas (1884 - 1918)
Willy Lucas
1884 - 1918
Richard Lipps (1857 - 1926)
Richard Lipps
1857 - 1926

Creators Color photo

Hovsep Pushman (1877 - 1966)
Hovsep Pushman
1877 - 1966
Helmut Federle (1944)
Helmut Federle
1944
Pavel Petrovich Sokolov-Skala (1899 - 1961)
Pavel Petrovich Sokolov-Skala
1899 - 1961
Valentin Oman (1935)
Valentin Oman
1935
Lee Gatch (1902 - 1968)
Lee Gatch
1902 - 1968
Galina Aleksandrovna Korzina (1944)
Galina Aleksandrovna Korzina
1944
Galina Leonidovna Zhelezniakova (1932)
Galina Leonidovna Zhelezniakova
1932
Henning Bohl (1975)
Henning Bohl
1975
Don Troiani (1949)
Don Troiani
1949
Johannes Grützke (1937 - 2017)
Johannes Grützke
1937 - 2017
Mario Tozzi (1895 - 1979)
Mario Tozzi
1895 - 1979
Lino Enea Spilimbergo (1896 - 1964)
Lino Enea Spilimbergo
1896 - 1964
Maja Jiranek (1959)
Maja Jiranek
1959
Tatiana Vasilevna Afanaseva (1946)
Tatiana Vasilevna Afanaseva
1946
Michail Pirgelis (1976)
Michail Pirgelis
1976
Michael Burges (1954)
Michael Burges
1954