Bernd Becher
Bernd Becher was a prominent German photographer and educator, known for his pioneering work in typological photography alongside his wife Hilla Becher. Born in 1931, he became a key figure in the Düsseldorf School of Photography, influencing a generation of artists, including Thomas Ruff. The Bechers specialized in capturing industrial structures and water towers, presenting them in a systematic and objective manner that emphasized their architectural forms. Their work has been recognized for its artistic significance, contributing to the establishment of photography as a legitimate art form.
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Bernd Becher was the head of the only German art academy that had a photography class, and he accepted Thomas Ruff into the program.
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