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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

Jules de Goede (1937 - 2007)
Jules de Goede
1937 - 2007
Piet Mondrian (1872 - 1944)
Piet Mondrian
1872 - 1944
Coosje van Bruggen (1942 - 2009)
Coosje van Bruggen
1942 - 2009
Jacob Simon Hendrik Kever (1854 - 1922)
Jacob Simon Hendrik Kever
1854 - 1922
Lion Schulman (1851 - 1943)
Lion Schulman
1851 - 1943
Peter Franciscus Peters II (1818 - 1903)
Peter Franciscus Peters II
1818 - 1903
Cornelis Van Noorde (1731 - 1795)
Cornelis Van Noorde
1731 - 1795
Pierre Louis Dubourcq (1815 - 1873)
Pierre Louis Dubourcq
1815 - 1873
Jan Bedijs Tom (1813 - 1894)
Jan Bedijs Tom
1813 - 1894
Petrus Franciscus Greive (1811 - 1872)
Petrus Franciscus Greive
1811 - 1872
Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst (1868 - 1938)
Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst
1868 - 1938
Louis Busmann (1944 - 2014)
Louis Busmann
1944 - 2014
Abraham Diepraam (1622 - 1670)
Abraham Diepraam
1622 - 1670
Pieter Gerritsz van Roestraten (1630 - 1700)
Pieter Gerritsz van Roestraten
1630 - 1700
Johann Heinrich Roos (1631 - 1685)
Johann Heinrich Roos
1631 - 1685
Christiaen van Couwenbergh (1604 - 1667)
Christiaen van Couwenbergh
1604 - 1667

Creators Contemporary art

Mikhail Shaevich Brusilovsky (1931 - 2016)
Mikhail Shaevich Brusilovsky
1931 - 2016
Ahmed Mater (1979)
Ahmed Mater
1979
Nora McGuinness (1901 - 1988)
Nora McGuinness
1901 - 1988
Gary Hill (1951)
Gary Hill
1951
Hartmut Mohr (1949 - 2024)
Hartmut Mohr
1949 - 2024
Cornelius Völker (1965)
Cornelius Völker
1965
Yang Shanshen (1913 - 2004)
Yang Shanshen
1913 - 2004
Gerhard Richter (1932)
Gerhard Richter
1932
Shi Wei (1965)
Shi Wei
1965
Nancy Rubins (1952)
Nancy Rubins
1952
Claudio Knöpfli (1954)
Claudio Knöpfli
1954
Billi Thanner (1972)
Billi Thanner
1972
Pablo Atchugarry (1954)
Pablo Atchugarry
1954
Pierre Brissaud (1885 - 1964)
Pierre Brissaud
1885 - 1964
Stefan Wewerka (1928 - 2013)
Stefan Wewerka
1928 - 2013
Jiro Yoshihara (1905 - 1972)
Jiro Yoshihara
1905 - 1972
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