Wolfgang Tillmans
German photographer notable for exhibitions
Born
August 16th, 1968
57 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Germany
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A German photographer engaged with various forms of photography, prominently exhibited works in many international galleries. Gained recognition for distinct approaches to photography, blending abstraction with documentary. Received the Turner Prize in 2000, marking a significant achievement within the contemporary art world. Explored themes of identity, social issues, and cultural observations, utilizing both large-scale installations and intimate, smaller pieces.
Received the Turner Prize in 2000
Exhibited at the Tate Modern in London
Published the photography book 'lotos' in 2008
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