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Wolfgang Tillmans — Freischwimmer 170
Wolfgang Tillmans

Freischwimmer 170

2011

A large-scale abstract photograph by Wolfgang Tillmans, *Freischwimmer 170* belongs to his celebrated series created without a camera, produced by exposing photographic paper directly to light in the darkroom. Fluid, translucent forms drift across the image in soft gradients of color, evoking organic movement and aqueous depth. The work exemplifies Tillmans' ongoing investigation into the fundamental materiality of photography itself.

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

March 10, 2017

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Wolfgang Tillmans, Freischwimmer 170, 2011

A large-scale abstract photograph by Wolfgang Tillmans, *Freischwimmer 170* belongs to his celebrated series created without a camera, produced by exposing photographic paper directly to light in the darkroom. Fluid, translucent forms drift across the image in soft gradients of color, evoking organic movement and aqueous depth. The work exemplifies Tillmans' ongoing investigation into the fundamental materiality of photography itself.

Year
2011
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Abstract Art, German Artist, Contemporary Photographer, 20th Century, Contemplative Mood, Photographic Paper, Male Artist, Post-1990s Art, Cool Tones, Fine Art Photography, Fluid Forms, Contemporary Artist, Large Format, Cameraless Photography, Meditative Mood, Minimalist Composition, Established Artist, Experimental Photography, Abstract Photography

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