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Anton Corbijn

Anton Corbijn is a renowned Dutch photographer, film director, and music video director, born on May 20, 1955, in Strijen, the Netherlands. His career took off photographing musicians like Herman Brood, eventually leading to international acclaim. Known for his long-standing collaborations with bands Depeche Mode and U2, Corbijn has creatively directed their visual outputs for over three decades.

Corbijn's artistic prowess extends to directing critically acclaimed films such as "Control" about Joy Division's Ian Curtis, which garnered multiple awards, including the Michael Powell award for best new British feature at the Edinburgh International Film Festival. His other directorial works include "The American" and "A Most Wanted Man". In photography, his portraits span icons like Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, and Bob Dylan, with his pieces often gracing album covers for many influential music acts.

Collectors and experts recognize Corbijn for his distinctive style that captures the essence of his subjects, making his work highly sought after in the art and music worlds. His notable works are displayed in museums and form an integral part of music history, as seen in his album covers for Metallica, Nick Cave, and others.

Date and place of birt:20 may 1955, Strijen, The Netherlands
Nationality:The Netherlands
Period of activity: XX, XXI century
Specialization:Filmmaker, Photographer
Art style:Contemporary art

Creators The Netherlands

Cornelis Lieste (1817 - 1861)
Cornelis Lieste
1817 - 1861
Hendrik Jan Hein (1822 - 1866)
Hendrik Jan Hein
1822 - 1866
Lodewijk van der Helst (1642 - 1693)
Lodewijk van der Helst
1642 - 1693
Quentin Matsys (1466 - 1530)
Quentin Matsys
1466 - 1530
Hendrik Schoock (1630 - 1707)
Hendrik Schoock
1630 - 1707
Paul Bril (1554 - 1626)
Paul Bril
1554 - 1626
Abraham Danielsz. Hondius (1625 - 1691)
Abraham Danielsz. Hondius
1625 - 1691
Rob Scholte (1958)
Rob Scholte
1958
Hendrick Jansz Terbrugghen (1588 - 1629)
Hendrick Jansz Terbrugghen
1588 - 1629
Maurits Cornelis Escher (1898 - 1972)
Maurits Cornelis Escher
1898 - 1972
Casper Casteleyn (1625 - 1661)
Casper Casteleyn
1625 - 1661
Theo van Doesburg (1883 - 1931)
Theo van Doesburg
1883 - 1931
Christina Gerarda Enschedé (1791 - 1873)
Christina Gerarda Enschedé
1791 - 1873
Margaretha Roosenboom (1843 - 1896)
Margaretha Roosenboom
1843 - 1896
Jacobus Buys (1724 - 1801)
Jacobus Buys
1724 - 1801
Hendrikus van de Sande Bakhuyzen (1795 - 1860)
Hendrikus van de Sande Bakhuyzen
1795 - 1860

Creators Contemporary art

John Matos (1961)
John Matos
1961
Ismail Al-Sheikhly (1924 - 2002)
Ismail Al-Sheikhly
1924 - 2002
John Axel (Jack) Prip (1922 - 2009)
John Axel (Jack) Prip
1922 - 2009
Bernd Lohaus (1940 - 2010)
Bernd Lohaus
1940 - 2010
Arrigo Wittler (1918 - 2004)
Arrigo Wittler
1918 - 2004
Zahoor ul Akhlaq (1941 - 1999)
Zahoor ul Akhlaq
1941 - 1999
Scott Burton (1939 - 1989)
Scott Burton
1939 - 1989
Jules de Goede (1937 - 2007)
Jules de Goede
1937 - 2007
Hans-Peter Zimmer (1936 - 1992)
Hans-Peter Zimmer
1936 - 1992
Bohn Chang Koo (1953)
Bohn Chang Koo
1953
Per Kirkeby (1938 - 2018)
Per Kirkeby
1938 - 2018
Paolo Tilche (1925 - 2002)
Paolo Tilche
1925 - 2002
Wilhelm Sasnal (1972)
Wilhelm Sasnal
1972
Herman Schilcher (1909 - 2003)
Herman Schilcher
1909 - 2003
Vladimir Veličković (1935 - 2019)
Vladimir Veličković
1935 - 2019
Isshaq Ismail (1989)
Isshaq Ismail
1989
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