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Benno Thoma Art

Dutch, b. 1956

Benno Thoma was born in the university city of Maastricht, on the southern tip of the Netherlands, in November 1956. He strives to stimulate our senses in his photographs and to move his audience to touch, feel and experience his vision. His photographs show us the beauty in each aspect of the composition. There is a tactile feel to his material, positive energy that comes from the light that gives nuance to the subtle colors created. Arranged together with the beauty and dignity of the human body, his technique invites us to become one with the scene. Benno travels around the world to create his images and strives to bathe his subjects in the natural light of that locale. Above all, he captures the sense of place, its uniqueness - cultural, natural or architectural. His newest photographs manipulate the element of water and light, to express his vision of the male body, in both its innocence and vulnerability. Thoma uses movement and composition to capture the beauty of the body. The German publishing house of Bruno Gmunder has published five monographs of his work. His photographs chronicle the luxurious properties of the Kempinski Hotel Group, the beautiful young actors of Bel Ami and everyday people, wherever he travels. Whatever his subject, Benno Thoma’s photos are always a temptation for the senses.

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Artist: Benno Thoma
Lady with a Bike (atmospheric photograph of Vietnamese woman on her bike)
Lady with a Bike (atmospheric photograph of Vietnamese woman on her bike)

Lady with a Bike (atmospheric photograph of Vietnamese woman on her bike)

By Benno Thoma

Located in New Orleans, LA

Benno Thoma's color image of a Vietnamese woman on her bike was taken in Hanoi. It is a painterly image created through photographic technique. This impression is #1 of an edition of...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Benno Thoma Art

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Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment

Early Morning (an atmospheric sense of a lone figure in Hoi An, Vietnam)
Early Morning (an atmospheric sense of a lone figure in Hoi An, Vietnam)

Early Morning (an atmospheric sense of a lone figure in Hoi An, Vietnam)

By Benno Thoma

Located in New Orleans, LA

This colorful image is of a lone woman trying to navigate the street of an old Vietnamese town. Hội An is a city on Vietnam’s central coast known for its well-p...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Benno Thoma Art

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Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment

Black and White (School children in Gambia, West Africa)
Black and White (School children in Gambia, West Africa)

Black and White (School children in Gambia, West Africa)

By Benno Thoma

Located in New Orleans, LA

This black and white image is of an excited group of school children in Gambia, West Africa This impression is #1 of an edition of 10. It is printed on Hahnemuhle Photo Rag Ultra Smooth paper that meets the highest industry standards regarding density, color gamut, color graduation and image sharpness. This white 100% rag paper guarantees archival standards. Benno Thoma was born in the university city of Maastricht on the southern tip of the Netherlands in November, 1956. He strives to stimulate our senses in his photographs and to move his audience to touch, feel and experience his vision. Thoma's photographs show us the beauty in each aspect of the composition. There is a tactile feel to his material, a positive energy that comes from the light that gives nuance to the subtle colors created. Arranged together with the beauty and dignity of the human body his technique invites us to become one with the scene. He travels around the world to create his images and strives to bathe his subjects in the natural light of that locale. Above all he captures the sense of place, its uniqueness -- cultural, natural or architectural. His newest photographs manipulate the element of water and light to express his vision of the male body – in both its innocence and vulnerability. Thoma uses movement and composition to capture the beauty of the body. The German publishing house of Bruno Gmunder has published five monographs of the work of Thoma. His photographs chronicle the luxurious properties of the Kempinski Hotel Group, the beautiful young actors of Bel Ami...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Benno Thoma Art

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Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment

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Benno ThomaLook Outside, 2011

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Leonel, Cuba (Cuban man's youthful body contrast with ancient architecture)

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Dry Earth Sculpture (young nude male photo superimposed on cracked earth photo)

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Find a wide variety of authentic Benno Thoma art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Benno Thoma in archival pigment print, paper, photographic paper and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Benno Thoma art, so small editions measuring 13 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Jan Van Leeuwen, Rachel Stenclik, and Anna Minnick. Benno Thoma art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $285 and tops out at $500, while the average work can sell for $423.

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