Andreas Gursky
1955
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Biography
Andreas Gursky is a renowned German photographer known for his large-scale, digitally manipulated images that often depict vast landscapes and contemporary urban scenes. Born in 1955 in Leipzig, East Germany, Gursky studied in Dusseldorf under the influential photographers Bernd and Hilla Becher. His work has been exhibited in major museums worldwide, and he is considered one of the most successful living contemporary artists.
Famous Quotes (5)
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The reality is always more extraordinary. The reality is simply much more powerful than the image that tries to capture it.
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I always wanted to show the complete entity of something.
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The works have very strong connection to the real world. They reflect contemporary life.
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It's important to have an idea, but the image also decides certain things.
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The world is a strange place, and culture can help us understand it.