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Max-Steven Grossman Photography

Colombian, b. 1971

Max Steven Grossman explores in his photography the concept of our modern reality — as well as the objects and places that are tangible and “real” right now but may no longer exist as soon as tomorrow. He is best known for his “Bookscapes” series, which sees large-scale composite images working to visualize the gradual loss of tangible paper books and photographs to a world of virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and the cloud computing and online archives of the digital age. 

Born in Barranquilla, Colombia, in 1971, Grossman initially studied engineering at the University of Philadelphia, graduating in 1994. Soon after graduation, he developed a passion for photography and attended New York University and the International Center of Photography, completing his MFA in 2000.

Grossman’s unique approach to his still-life and color photography consists of composing large-scale works based on a compilation of images. For instance, for his “Bookscapes” series, he creates “surface-only libraries” featuring photos of different bookshelves, which he reorganizes around a specific theme. Composite shelves are formed around subjects like fashion, sports, architecture, business, film, and rock and roll, such as his Rock BL4 and Rock BWH.

Grossman’s photographs have been exhibited around the world, including at the Museum of Modern Art in Cartagena, Beatriz Esguerra Art in Bogota, the Museum of Modern Art in Barranquilla, Art Wynwood in Miami and more. He has also shown his works at several international art fairs and foundations in Switzerland, Panama, Hong Kong and Spain.

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Artist: Max-Steven Grossman
Film Rock 3
By Max-Steven Grossman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Edition of 5 + 2AP After graduating from the University of Philadelphia with an engineering degree, Grossman soon discovered his passion for photography. In 2000, he graduated from...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Max-Steven Grossman Photography

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Plexiglass, Photographic Paper

Rock BL4
By Max-Steven Grossman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
After graduating from the University of Philadelphia with an engineering degree, Grossman soon discovered his passion for photography. In 2000, he graduated from NYU and the Interna...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Max-Steven Grossman Photography

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Plexiglass, Photographic Paper

Rock Fashion 2V
By Max-Steven Grossman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
After graduating from the University of Philadelphia with an engineering degree, Grossman soon discovered his passion for photography. In 2000, he graduated from NYU and the Interna...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Max-Steven Grossman Photography

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Plexiglass, Photographic Paper

Film B&W V
By Max-Steven Grossman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Edition of 5 + 2AP After graduating from the University of Philadelphia with an engineering degree, Grossman soon discovered his passion for photography. In 2000, he graduated from...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Max-Steven Grossman Photography

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Plexiglass, Photographic Paper

Space I
By Max-Steven Grossman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Edition of 5 + 2AP After graduating from the University of Philadelphia with an engineering degree, Grossman soon discovered his passion for photography. In 2000, he graduated from...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Max-Steven Grossman Photography

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Plexiglass, Photographic Paper

Art Rock V
By Max-Steven Grossman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
After graduating from the University of Philadelphia with an engineering degree, Grossman soon discovered his passion for photography. In 2000, he graduated from NYU and the Interna...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Max-Steven Grossman Photography

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Plexiglass, Photographic Paper

Arte V5
By Max-Steven Grossman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
After graduating from the University of Philadelphia with an engineering degree, Grossman soon discovered his passion for photography. In 2000, he graduated from NYU and the Intern...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Max-Steven Grossman Photography

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Plexiglass, Photographic Paper

Business
By Max-Steven Grossman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Edition of 5 + 2AP After graduating from the University of Philadelphia with an engineering degree, Grossman soon discovered his passion for photography. In 2000, he graduated from...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Max-Steven Grossman Photography

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Plexiglass, Photographic Paper

Rock VWB
By Max-Steven Grossman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
After graduating from the University of Philadelphia with an engineering degree, Grossman soon discovered his passion for photography. In 2000, he graduated from NYU and the Interna...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Max-Steven Grossman Photography

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Plexiglass, Photographic Paper

Rock BN (Lightbox)
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Located in Boca Raton, FL
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Max-Steven Grossman Photography

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Plexiglass, Photographic Paper

Rock AV (L)
By Max-Steven Grossman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Photographic light-box measuring 76.5 x 40.5 inches framed in white, edition 1/3, requires electricity to function. Artwork includes an electrical cord and remote control. After gra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Max-Steven Grossman Photography

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Mixed Media

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