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Andreas Gursky

Andreas Gursky (born 1955) is a German artist, photographer and photojournalist.

Andreas Gursky in brief

Born
1955
Known for
artist, photographer, photojournalist and teacher
Place of birth
Leipzig
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Overview

Born at Leipzig in 1955.

In detail

Andreas Gursky studied at Kunstakademie Düsseldorf and University of Duisburg-Essen. the recorded working language is German.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Düsseldorf. Employment is recorded with Kunstakademie Düsseldorf. Membership is recorded of North Rhine-Westphalia Academy for Sciences and Arts.

Works named in the authority record are Rhein II and 99 Cent II Diptychon.

Work by Andreas Gursky is recorded in the collections of Städel Museum, Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Art Institute of Chicago, Auckland Art Gallery and Tate.

Distinctions recorded are Goslarer Kaiserring, Berliner Bär, Wilhelm Loth Award and State Prize of North Rhine-Westphalia.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Andreas Gursky”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q497712: Andreas Gursky

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