Thomas Ruff (After) - Substrat 2 l 2002 - Artprint - 100 x 70 cm

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Thomas Ruff (After) – Substrat 2 l 2002, an offset print on heavy paper, 100 × 70 cm, unsigned, in excellent condition, a contemporary German reproduction.

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Thomas Ruff Art print on heavy paper in the format 100 x 70 cm with the title Substrat I 2002. The print is in perfect condition and comes directly from the publisher. Copyright: VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn 2006. Open edition, not limited.

- Artist: Thomas Ruff
- Title: Substrat 2 l 2002
- Type: Offset print
- Art: high-quality art print on sturdy paper
- Technique: Offset printing on smooth, stiff paper
- Originality: Reproduction

- printed and published by Kunstverlag since around 1990
- obtained directly from Kunstverlag
- since then professionally, light-protected stored in a graphic archive

- Overall size: 100.0 x 70.0 cm
- Condition: very well preserved
- Publisher: Kunstverlag

- Format: Portrait
- Epoch: Contemporary art
- Nationality: German art
- Copyright: VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn 2006


Thomas Ruff:
Thomas Ruff, a significant contemporary photographer, has inspired numerous artists and has been influenced by many himself. Ruff’s innovative approach to photography, which often blurs the lines between documentation and art, is closely linked to artists such as Bernd and Hilla Becher, under whose influence he studied at the Düsseldorf Art Academy.

His conceptual portraits and large-format photographs find parallels in the works of Andreas Gursky and Candida Höfer, who also explore objective documentation and the aesthetics of everyday life. Ruff’s unique visual language also influenced artists like Jeff Wall and Gregory Crewdson.

In the modern art scene, his influence can be seen in the works of Cindy Sherman and Thomas Struth, whose photographic works build on Ruff’s exploration of reality and its representation. The conceptual works of Wolfgang Tillmans and Rineke Dijkstra also bear his mark.

Ruff’s unmistakable style is reflected in the photographs of Gursky and Höfer, whose large-format and often empty spaces touch on similar themes. The precise and detailed photographs by Axel Hütte and Elger Esser also show his influence.

Artists such as Hiroshi Sugimoto and Richard Prince, known for their experimental and often provocative photography, were influenced by Ruff’s analytical and often technologically oriented approach. His ideas about manipulation and representation of images found echoes in the works of Vik Muniz and Sherrie Levine.

Other significant artists who have been inspired by Ruff or followed similar paths include Becher students such as Laurenz Berges and Jörg Sasse, whose photographs possess similar objective and documentary qualities. The conceptual and minimalist works of Michael Schmidt and Stephen Shore also show his influences.

Ruff’s influence extends to digital photography and image manipulation, as represented by Thomas Demand and James Welling. His innovative use of technology and digital processes is also reflected in the works of Pierre Huyghe and Doug Aitken.

The experimental and often monumental works of Olafur Eliasson and Andreas Gursky carry Ruff’s artistic handwriting. His ideas about the representation and manipulation of reality influenced artists like Idris Khan and Annette Kelm.

In the contemporary art scene, parallels to Ruff can be found in the works of Sarah Sze and Tacita Dean, whose sculptural and cinematic approaches reflect his influences. The installations of Thomas Hirschhorn and Taryn Simon also show his conceptual influences.

Other notable artists connected with Ruff’s work include Gerhard Richter and Sigmar Polke, whose works are characterized by a similar analytical and experimental attitude. The works of Wolfgang Tillmans and Rineke Dijkstra also show the continuation of his artistic explorations.

Ruff’s ideas about the fusion of art and technology are found in the works of Bauhaus colleagues such as László Moholy-Nagy and Wassily Kandinsky. His principles of conceptual photography also influenced artists like Cindy Sherman and Jeff Wall.

Overall, Thomas Ruff remains a central figure in modern photography, whose influence is felt across generations. From the monumental photographs of Andreas Gursky to the conceptual images of Cindy Sherman, his vision of the intersection of art and photography laid the foundation for many subsequent artists and remains relevant and inspiring today.

Thematically related artists to Thomas Ruff:
Andreas Gursky, Thomas Struth, Candida Höfer, Bernd and Hilla Becher, Jeff Wall, Hiroshi Sugimoto, Cindy Sherman, Nan Goldin, Richard Prince, Wolfgang Tillmans, Gregory Crewdson, Rineke Dijkstra, Alec Soth, Edward Burtynsky, Andreas Mühe, Diane Arbus, Robert Mapplethorpe, Sebastião Salgado, Larry Clark, Stephen Shore, William Eggleston, Joel Meyerowitz, Martin Parr, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Garry Winogrand

Shipping information:
We roll prints onto solid hardened cardboard cores, wrap them with corrugated cardboard, and ship them in specially designed, very sturdy cartons. Shipping includes a tracking number for shipment monitoring.

About us:
We have been active in the art trade for over 20 years and have extensive experience in the professional handling and shipping of artworks.

- No shipping to Canary Islands, Taiwan -

Seller's Story

We have been operating several online shops in the art trade for over 20 years. On the one hand, we specialize in rare art prints, exhibition posters and collectible reproductions, and on the other hand, we trade in art editions and originals by well-known contemporary artists. The works we offer all come from the respective publishers, art galleries and institutions such as museums that published them in close cooperation with the artists. The works you find with us are often several decades old, in perfect or good condition and without a previous private owner. We place particular emphasis on professional packaging. Nothing is more annoying than purchasing a rare print that arrives damaged due to poor or inadequate packaging. If you have any questions about the works on offer, we are always happy to help you!
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Thomas Ruff Art print on heavy paper in the format 100 x 70 cm with the title Substrat I 2002. The print is in perfect condition and comes directly from the publisher. Copyright: VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn 2006. Open edition, not limited.

- Artist: Thomas Ruff
- Title: Substrat 2 l 2002
- Type: Offset print
- Art: high-quality art print on sturdy paper
- Technique: Offset printing on smooth, stiff paper
- Originality: Reproduction

- printed and published by Kunstverlag since around 1990
- obtained directly from Kunstverlag
- since then professionally, light-protected stored in a graphic archive

- Overall size: 100.0 x 70.0 cm
- Condition: very well preserved
- Publisher: Kunstverlag

- Format: Portrait
- Epoch: Contemporary art
- Nationality: German art
- Copyright: VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn 2006


Thomas Ruff:
Thomas Ruff, a significant contemporary photographer, has inspired numerous artists and has been influenced by many himself. Ruff’s innovative approach to photography, which often blurs the lines between documentation and art, is closely linked to artists such as Bernd and Hilla Becher, under whose influence he studied at the Düsseldorf Art Academy.

His conceptual portraits and large-format photographs find parallels in the works of Andreas Gursky and Candida Höfer, who also explore objective documentation and the aesthetics of everyday life. Ruff’s unique visual language also influenced artists like Jeff Wall and Gregory Crewdson.

In the modern art scene, his influence can be seen in the works of Cindy Sherman and Thomas Struth, whose photographic works build on Ruff’s exploration of reality and its representation. The conceptual works of Wolfgang Tillmans and Rineke Dijkstra also bear his mark.

Ruff’s unmistakable style is reflected in the photographs of Gursky and Höfer, whose large-format and often empty spaces touch on similar themes. The precise and detailed photographs by Axel Hütte and Elger Esser also show his influence.

Artists such as Hiroshi Sugimoto and Richard Prince, known for their experimental and often provocative photography, were influenced by Ruff’s analytical and often technologically oriented approach. His ideas about manipulation and representation of images found echoes in the works of Vik Muniz and Sherrie Levine.

Other significant artists who have been inspired by Ruff or followed similar paths include Becher students such as Laurenz Berges and Jörg Sasse, whose photographs possess similar objective and documentary qualities. The conceptual and minimalist works of Michael Schmidt and Stephen Shore also show his influences.

Ruff’s influence extends to digital photography and image manipulation, as represented by Thomas Demand and James Welling. His innovative use of technology and digital processes is also reflected in the works of Pierre Huyghe and Doug Aitken.

The experimental and often monumental works of Olafur Eliasson and Andreas Gursky carry Ruff’s artistic handwriting. His ideas about the representation and manipulation of reality influenced artists like Idris Khan and Annette Kelm.

In the contemporary art scene, parallels to Ruff can be found in the works of Sarah Sze and Tacita Dean, whose sculptural and cinematic approaches reflect his influences. The installations of Thomas Hirschhorn and Taryn Simon also show his conceptual influences.

Other notable artists connected with Ruff’s work include Gerhard Richter and Sigmar Polke, whose works are characterized by a similar analytical and experimental attitude. The works of Wolfgang Tillmans and Rineke Dijkstra also show the continuation of his artistic explorations.

Ruff’s ideas about the fusion of art and technology are found in the works of Bauhaus colleagues such as László Moholy-Nagy and Wassily Kandinsky. His principles of conceptual photography also influenced artists like Cindy Sherman and Jeff Wall.

Overall, Thomas Ruff remains a central figure in modern photography, whose influence is felt across generations. From the monumental photographs of Andreas Gursky to the conceptual images of Cindy Sherman, his vision of the intersection of art and photography laid the foundation for many subsequent artists and remains relevant and inspiring today.

Thematically related artists to Thomas Ruff:
Andreas Gursky, Thomas Struth, Candida Höfer, Bernd and Hilla Becher, Jeff Wall, Hiroshi Sugimoto, Cindy Sherman, Nan Goldin, Richard Prince, Wolfgang Tillmans, Gregory Crewdson, Rineke Dijkstra, Alec Soth, Edward Burtynsky, Andreas Mühe, Diane Arbus, Robert Mapplethorpe, Sebastião Salgado, Larry Clark, Stephen Shore, William Eggleston, Joel Meyerowitz, Martin Parr, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Garry Winogrand

Shipping information:
We roll prints onto solid hardened cardboard cores, wrap them with corrugated cardboard, and ship them in specially designed, very sturdy cartons. Shipping includes a tracking number for shipment monitoring.

About us:
We have been active in the art trade for over 20 years and have extensive experience in the professional handling and shipping of artworks.

- No shipping to Canary Islands, Taiwan -

Seller's Story

We have been operating several online shops in the art trade for over 20 years. On the one hand, we specialize in rare art prints, exhibition posters and collectible reproductions, and on the other hand, we trade in art editions and originals by well-known contemporary artists. The works we offer all come from the respective publishers, art galleries and institutions such as museums that published them in close cooperation with the artists. The works you find with us are often several decades old, in perfect or good condition and without a previous private owner. We place particular emphasis on professional packaging. Nothing is more annoying than purchasing a rare print that arrives damaged due to poor or inadequate packaging. If you have any questions about the works on offer, we are always happy to help you!
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Artist
Thomas Ruff (After)
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Title of artwork
Substrat 2 l 2002 - Artprint - 100 x 70 cm
Technique
Offset print
Signature
Not signed
Country of origin
Germany
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
100 cm
Width
70 cm
Style
Contemporary
Period
19th century
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