Andreas Gursky
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Summary
Andreas Gursky was born on January 15, 1955[1], in Leipzig[2]. He has worked as an artist[3], photographer[4], university teacher[5], photojournalist[6], and teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,712 views/month, #7,158 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1955[9]
- Father: Willy Gursky[10]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[11]
- Employer: Kunstakademie Düsseldorf[12]
- Educated at: Kunstakademie Düsseldorf[13], University of Duisburg-Essen[14]
- Notable work: Rhein II[15], 99 Cent II Diptychon[16]
- Award received: Goslarer Kaiserring[17], Berliner Bär[18], Wilhelm Loth Award[19], State Prize of North Rhine-Westphalia[20]
- Member of: North Rhine-Westphalia Academy for Sciences and Arts[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Commons category: Andreas Gursky[23]
- Family name: Gursky[24]
- Given name: Andreas[25]
- Official website: https://www.andreasgursky.com/en[26]
- Work location: Düsseldorf[27]
- Described at URL: https://www.solisprints.co.uk/pages/artist-andreas-gursky[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[29]
- Name in native language: Andreas Gursky[30]
- Represented by: White Cube[31], Artists Rights Society[32]
- Start of work period: 1980[33]
Why It Matters
Andreas Gursky has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was Andreas Gursky born?
Andreas Gursky was born in Leipzig[2].
Who were Andreas Gursky's parents?
Andreas Gursky's father was Willy Gursky[10].
What did Andreas Gursky do for work?
Andreas Gursky worked as an artist[3], photographer[4], university teacher[5], photojournalist[6], and teacher[7].
Where did Andreas Gursky go to school?
Andreas Gursky was educated at Kunstakademie Düsseldorf[13] and University of Duisburg-Essen[14].
What awards did Andreas Gursky receive?
Honors received include Goslarer Kaiserring[17], Berliner Bär[18], Wilhelm Loth Award[19], and State Prize of North Rhine-Westphalia[20].