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Andreas Gursky — Salerno
Andreas Gursky

Salerno

Andreas Gursky's monumental photograph captures the port city of Salerno, Italy, with his signature bird's-eye perspective, revealing an overwhelming expanse of densely packed shipping containers arranged in a mesmerizing grid of color. The chromogenic print, mounted on Plexiglas within the artist's custom frame, renders the industrial landscape with razor-sharp clarity and saturated hues, flattening depth and transforming the scene into an almost abstract composition. Gursky's work invites reflection on globalization, mass production, and the awe-inspiring scale of contemporary commerce.

Medium
chromogenic print on Plexiglas, in artist's frame

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Under the Influence

March 4, 2015

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Andreas Gursky, Salerno

Andreas Gursky's monumental photograph captures the port city of Salerno, Italy, with his signature bird's-eye perspective, revealing an overwhelming expanse of densely packed shipping containers arranged in a mesmerizing grid of color. The chromogenic print, mounted on Plexiglas within the artist's custom frame, renders the industrial landscape with razor-sharp clarity and saturated hues, flattening depth and transforming the scene into an almost abstract composition. Gursky's work invites reflection on globalization, mass production, and the awe-inspiring scale of contemporary commerce.

Medium
chromogenic print on Plexiglas, in artist's frame
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

German Artist, Photography, Contemporary Photographer, 20th Century, Contemplative Mood, Color Photography, Aerial Perspective, Male Artist, Cool Tones, Documentary Style, Conceptual Art, Aerial Photography, Urban Environment, Muted Tones, Chromogenic Print, Large Format, Detached Mood, Late 20th Century, Urban Landscape, Industrial Landscape

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