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Thomas Ruff — Star 13h 25m / -30° (STE 3.24)
Thomas Ruff

Star 13h 25m / -30° (STE 3.24)

1992

Thomas Ruff's *Star 13h 25m / -30° (STE 3.24)* presents a vast, deep-black expanse of space punctuated by countless luminous points of light, evoking both the infinite scale of the cosmos and an almost clinical detachment. Sourced from astronomical archive photographs, Ruff enlarges the images to monumental scale, transforming scientific data into a sublime and meditative visual experience. The work challenges the boundary between documentary record and fine art, inviting viewers to contemplate humanity's place within the universe.

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

March 10, 2017

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Thomas Ruff, Star 13h 25m / -30° (STE 3.24), 1992

Thomas Ruff's *Star 13h 25m / -30° (STE 3.24)* presents a vast, deep-black expanse of space punctuated by countless luminous points of light, evoking both the infinite scale of the cosmos and an almost clinical detachment. Sourced from astronomical archive photographs, Ruff enlarges the images to monumental scale, transforming scientific data into a sublime and meditative visual experience. The work challenges the boundary between documentary record and fine art, inviting viewers to contemplate humanity's place within the universe.

Year
1992
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

German Artist, Photography, Black Background, Minimalist Mood, Scientific Imagery, Male Artist, Cool Tones, Conceptual Art, Contemporary Artist, Large Format, Science and Art, Late 20th Century, Minimalist Composition, Sublime Mood, Black and White, Astronomical Subject

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