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Thomas Ruff — Eclipse
Thomas Ruff

Eclipse

2004

This large-scale chromogenic print exemplifies Ruff's ongoing investigation of photography's relationship to reality, presenting a digitally manipulated solar eclipse that questions the medium's documentary function. Part of his series exploring astronomical phenomena, the work demonstrates his characteristic approach of transforming found or generated imagery into pristine, conceptually-driven photographic objects.

Medium
Photograph
Dimensions
Edition
Edition of 200 of 200
Signed
Yes

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Thomas Ruff, Eclipse, 2004

This large-scale chromogenic print exemplifies Ruff's ongoing investigation of photography's relationship to reality, presenting a digitally manipulated solar eclipse that questions the medium's documentary function. Part of his series exploring astronomical phenomena, the work demonstrates his characteristic approach of transforming found or generated imagery into pristine, conceptually-driven photographic objects.

Medium
Photograph
Dimensions
7.62 x 8.89 cm
Year
2004
Edition
of 200
Signed
Hand-signed by the artist
Seen at
Hamilton Selway, Los Angeles, CA

Related themes

Conceptual Photography, German Photography, Minimalist, Photograph, Astronomical, Digital Photography, Contemporary

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