Thomas Ruff
Thomas Ruff is a renowned German photographer, born in 1958, who gained fame for his large-scale portraits and innovative approaches to photography. He studied at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf under Bernd Becher, where he developed a unique style that often challenges traditional notions of documentary photography. Ruff's work is characterized by its technical precision and conceptual depth, exploring themes of identity, perception, and the relationship between reality and representation. He has made significant contributions to contemporary art, using photography as a medium to engage with both personal and political narratives. In a recent interview, he expressed his views on the current state of Germany, calling it an 'absurd theater.'
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Thomas Ruff is a world-renowned German photographer known for his large-format images and critical commentary on the state of Germany.
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