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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

Bernard (Ben) Essers (1893 - 1945)
Bernard (Ben) Essers
1893 - 1945
Reinier Craeyvanger (1812 - 1880)
Reinier Craeyvanger
1812 - 1880
Pieter Bruegel I (1525 - 1569)
Pieter Bruegel I
1525 - 1569
Herman Brood (1946 - 2001)
Herman Brood
1946 - 2001
Petrus Kiers (1807 - 1875)
Petrus Kiers
1807 - 1875
Evert van Aelst (1602 - 1657)
Evert van Aelst
1602 - 1657
Michiel Jansz. van Mierevelt (1566 - 1641)
Michiel Jansz. van Mierevelt
1566 - 1641
Aernout Mik (1962)
Aernout Mik
1962
Wouterus Verschuur II (1841 - 1936)
Wouterus Verschuur II
1841 - 1936
Pieter Gerardus Sjamaar (1819 - 1876)
Pieter Gerardus Sjamaar
1819 - 1876
Taco Mesdag (1829 - 1902)
Taco Mesdag
1829 - 1902
Louis Apol (1850 - 1936)
Louis Apol
1850 - 1936
Gerard van Honthorst (1592 - 1656)
Gerard van Honthorst
1592 - 1656
Ferdinand Bernhard Höppe (1841 - 1922)
Ferdinand Bernhard Höppe
1841 - 1922
Cornelis Troost (1696 - 1750)
Cornelis Troost
1696 - 1750
Johannes Schoeff (1608 - 1666)
Johannes Schoeff
1608 - 1666

Creators Contemporary art

Robert L. "Bob" Rasmussen (1930)
Robert L. "Bob" Rasmussen
1930
Lena Lešková-Bubánová (1963)
Lena Lešková-Bubánová
1963
Irmel Kamp (1937)
Irmel Kamp
1937
Vladimir Vasil'evich Sterligov (1904 - 1973)
Vladimir Vasil'evich Sterligov
1904 - 1973
Walead Beshty (1976)
Walead Beshty
1976
Shi Wei (1965)
Shi Wei
1965
Oleg Nikolaevich Tselkov (1934 - 2021)
Oleg Nikolaevich Tselkov
1934 - 2021
Józef Gosławski (1908 - 1963)
Józef Gosławski
1908 - 1963
Werner Franzen (1928 - 2014)
Werner Franzen
1928 - 2014
Vettor Pisani (1934 - 2011)
Vettor Pisani
1934 - 2011
Shirin Neshat (1957)
Shirin Neshat
1957
Antoni Clavé (1913 - 2005)
Antoni Clavé
1913 - 2005
Eolo Pons (1914 - 2009)
Eolo Pons
1914 - 2009
Taiyo Onorato (1979)
Taiyo Onorato
1979
James Welling (1951)
James Welling
1951
Viktor Aleksandrovich Kuznetsov (1960)
Viktor Aleksandrovich Kuznetsov
1960
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