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Candida Höfer — Festspielhausen Recklinghausen VII
Candida Höfer

Festspielhausen Recklinghausen VII

A large-scale chromogenic print by Candida Höfer depicting the interior of the Festspielhaus in Recklinghausen, Germany, rendered with the artist's characteristic precision and stillness. The image captures the architectural grandeur of the performance venue through meticulous attention to symmetry, light, and spatial depth, revealing the space in an unpopulated, contemplative state. Presented in an artist's frame, the work exemplifies Höfer's ongoing typological exploration of public cultural institutions and the latent meaning embedded in their design.

Medium
chromogenic print, in an artist's frame

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

February 10, 2016

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Candida Höfer, Festspielhausen Recklinghausen VII

A large-scale chromogenic print by Candida Höfer depicting the interior of the Festspielhaus in Recklinghausen, Germany, rendered with the artist's characteristic precision and stillness. The image captures the architectural grandeur of the performance venue through meticulous attention to symmetry, light, and spatial depth, revealing the space in an unpopulated, contemplative state. Presented in an artist's frame, the work exemplifies Höfer's ongoing typological exploration of public cultural institutions and the latent meaning embedded in their design.

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

Related themes

Conceptual Photography, German Artist, Contemporary Photographer, Color Photography, Quiet Atmosphere, Cool Tones, Documentary Style, Documentary Photography, Chromogenic Print, Architectural Space, Interior Photography, Late 20th Century, Architectural Interior, Established Artist, Typological Photography, Female Artist, Cool Color Palette, Institutional Spaces

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