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Thomas Ruff — 1992/2016
Thomas Ruff

1992/2016

Thomas Ruff's *1992/2016* is a large-scale chromogenic print face-mounted to Plexiglas, a presentation method that enhances the image's luminosity and depth while lending it a sleek, contemporary finish. The work reflects Ruff's ongoing investigation into the nature of photography as a medium of representation and perception, often blurring the line between objective documentation and constructed reality. Produced with full margins, the piece retains a deliberate sense of the photograph as a physical object, inviting viewers to consider both its material presence and its conceptual dimensions.

Medium
Chromogenic print, face-mounted to Plexiglas (as issued), with full margins.

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Evening & Day Editions

January 25, 2018

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Thomas Ruff, 1992/2016

Thomas Ruff's *1992/2016* is a large-scale chromogenic print face-mounted to Plexiglas, a presentation method that enhances the image's luminosity and depth while lending it a sleek, contemporary finish. The work reflects Ruff's ongoing investigation into the nature of photography as a medium of representation and perception, often blurring the line between objective documentation and constructed reality. Produced with full margins, the piece retains a deliberate sense of the photograph as a physical object, inviting viewers to consider both its material presence and its conceptual dimensions.

Medium
Chromogenic print, face-mounted to Plexiglas (as issued), with full margins.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

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Clinical Mood, Conceptual Photography, German Artist, Photography, 20th Century, Minimalist Aesthetic, Male Artist, 21st Century Photography, Cool Tones, Documentary Style, Conceptual Art, Photorealism, 20th Century Photography, Portraiture, Contemporary Artist, Chromogenic Print, Deadpan Aesthetic, Neutral Palette, 21st Century, Late 20th Century, Portrait, Portrait Photography, Neutral Tones

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