Where to See Andreas Gursky

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About Andreas Gursky

German · 1955–present · Contemporary, Photography

Andreas Gursky creates large-scale photographs, often digitally manipulated, offering expansive, detailed views of globalised modern life.

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Andreas Gursky's works are held in 1 museum worldwide.

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  • Who was Andreas Gursky?
    Andreas Gursky is recognised for his large-scale photographs, which often present expansive views of globalised spaces. Born in Leipzig, East Germany, in 1955, he moved to West Germany with his family in 1957. His father was a commercial photographer, providing an early introduction to the craft.
  • What is Andreas Gursky known for?
    Andreas Gursky is known for his large-scale photographs that present expansive views of globalised spaces. He captures scenes from high vantage points, creating compositions that flatten perspective and offer an overwhelming amount of detail. His work frequently depicts environments like stock exchanges and factories.
  • What was Andreas Gursky's art style?
    From the late 1980s, Gursky began employing digital manipulation, a practice that became central to his artistic method. He uses this technique not to create fiction, but to enhance reality, constructing images that are often composites of multiple shots. This allows him to achieve a uniform focus across vast scenes and to remove distracting elements.

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Where to See guide aggregates verified holdings of Andreas Gursky's works across the following collections.

  1. [1] book Beard, Lee, 1973- author, Butler, Adam, author; Van Cleave, Claire, author; Fortenberry, Diane, author; Stirling, Susan, author, Beard, Lee, 1973- author, Butler, Adam, author; Van Cleave, Claire, author; Fortenberry, Diane, author; Stirling, Susan, author - The Art Book_ New Edition, Mini Format Used for: biography.
  2. [2] book Fred S. Kleiner, Helen Gardner, Gardner’s Art Through the Ages_ A Concise Global History, Loose-leaf Version Used for: biography.
  3. [3] book Penelope J.E. Davies, Walter B. Denny, Frima Fox Hofrichter, Joseph Jacobs, Ann S. Roberts, David L. Simon, Janson's History of Art_ The Western Tradition (8th Edition) Used for: biography.

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