Andreas Gursky

German photographer of large-scale images

Andreas Gursky - German photographer of large-scale images
Born

January 15th, 1955
70 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Germany

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A prominent photographer, renowned for large-scale color photographs that capture contemporary life. Gursky's images often portray vast landscapes and intricate details of modern environments. Gursky studied at the Essen University of Applied Sciences and later at the Academy of Fine Arts in Düsseldorf. The work 'Rhein II' achieved recognition for its record-breaking auction price, highlighting the market for contemporary photography. His unique approach combines meticulously constructed images with digital manipulation, reflecting themes of globalization and consumerism.

Created the photograph 'Rhein II', auctioned for $4.3 million

Produced large-scale works like '99 Cent' and 'Paris, Montparnasse'

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