Künstler & Fotografien

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Museum Ludwig in Köln presents a significant exploration of contemporary photography as a vital component of present-day art, linking it to historical contexts and the early 20th-century avant-garde. This volume showcases the evolution of photography's role in visual arts, featuring works by influential figures such as Man Ray, László Moholy-Nagy, and August Sander, alongside 74 projects created between 1959 and 2007. The anthology serves as both a captivating photo collection and a theoretical examination of the medium's transitions, addressing the interplay between photography and art, as well as the balance between documentation and aesthetic creation. Notable contributors include John Baldessari, Bernd and Hilla Becher, Mel Bochner, Rineke Dijkstra, William Eggleston, Valie Export, and many others. This comprehensive inventory of the Museum Ludwig's photographic collection is poised to become a foundational reference on 20th and 21st-century photography, highlighting its significance and ongoing transformation within the art world.