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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Israel LR
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Books on the history of Israel including The Western Wall, Great Jewish Women and more
Plexiglass, Photographic Paper
Art EV
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
- ART themed Bookscape - Printed large enough to pass as an actual library, these images point to the gradual loss of paper books. This composition of ART themed books includes Piet ...
Plexiglass, Photographic Paper
Israel SQ WB
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This bookscape is a compilation of books about Judiasm and was inspired by the artist's love for Israel.
Plexiglass, Photographic Paper
Art PG
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Art books bookscape
Plexiglass, Photographic Paper
Watches SQ
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This bookscape is a compilation of books about luxury brand watches including Rolex, Piaget and more.
Plexiglass, Photographic Paper
Music DS Bookscape, Contemporary Color Photography, 21st Century
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Other bookscapes available - popular themes include Music, Art, Fashion, Sports, Film, and more. Music DS Bookscape highlights contemporary books on Music legends, including Jimi H...
Plexiglass, Photographic Paper
Rock M6
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Part of Grossman’s acclaimed "Bookscapes" photograph series, this hyperreal bookshelf composition celebrates the iconic music of the past 5 decades featuring legendary rock bands, po...
Plexiglass, Photographic Paper
Cocktails: Color Photography on Paper, Contemporary 21st Century
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Bookscape series with contemporary books on creating the perfect cocktail.
Plexiglass, Photographic Paper
Beatles
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Max Steven Grossman is a keen observer of bookshelves, which he captures and memorializes in large-scale photography. An MFA graduate of New York University and the International Cen...
Plexiglass, Photographic Paper
Golf AA
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Part of Grossman’s acclaimed "Bookscapes" photo series, this hyperreal bookshelf composition celebrates the sport of GOLF featuring legendary players pop icons, and notable golf cour...
Plexiglass, Photographic Paper
Banned Books
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Max Steven Grossman’s seemingly disparate studies in engineering and art have helped mold his work into a study of reality and imagination. In his "Bookscapes" series he digitally re...
Photographic Paper
Rock 80 Z
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Digitally manipulated library / bookshelf of music books from bands of the 1980s
Photographic Paper
Music CNT
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Grossman’s seemingly disparate studies in engineering and art have helped mold his work into a study of reality and imagination. In his "Bookscapes" series he digitally reorganizes p...
Photographic Paper
Banned Books V
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Banned Books Bookscape
Photographic Paper
$13,500
Rock B&W I C Print, Contemporary Still-life Photography, 21st Century
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Printed large enough to pass as an actual library, these images point to the gradual loss of paper books, specially those that inhabited homes and fostered learning, dreaming, escap...
C Print
Rock 80s WHT
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
After graduating with an engineering degree, Grossman soon discovered his passion for photography. In 2000, he graduated from NYU and the International Center of Photography with an...
Plexiglass, C Print
Golf BL
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Max Steven Grossman is a keen observer of bookshelves, which he captures and memorializes in large-scale photography. An MFA graduate of New York University and the International Cen...
Photographic Paper
Rock SQ WF
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This bookscape is a compilation of books about contemporary music - featuring Billy Joel, Madonna, Duran Duran, Queen, Beastie Boys and more
Plexiglass, Photographic Paper
Golf T
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Grossman’s seemingly disparate studies in engineering and art have helped mold his work into a study of reality and imagination. In his "Bookscapes" series he digitally reorganizes p...
Photographic Paper
Soccer WC
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Bookscape including biographies on soccer legends such as Messi, Mbappe, Pele, Beckham and more. Just in time for the World Cup.
Plexiglass, Photographic Paper
Yacht Rock SQ
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This bookscape is a compilation of books about the Yacht Rock music genre. Artists include Bill Withers, Christopher Cross, Steely Dan, Fleetwood Mac and more.
Plexiglass, Photographic Paper
Tennis
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Tennis themed bookscape
Photographic Paper
Ski ALP V Color Photography on Paper, Contemporary 21st Century Art
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Bookscape featuring books about Skiing, Ski destinations and more.
Photographic Paper
Music DS Bookscape, Contemporary Color Photography, 21st Century
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Other bookscapes available - popular themes include Music, Art, Fashion, Sports, Film, and more. Music DS Bookscape highlights contemporary books on Music legends, including Jimi H...
Plexiglass, Photographic Paper
Fashion FR
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Fashion books
Photographic Paper
Rock MB
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Max Steven Grossman is a keen observer of bookshelves, which he captures and memorializes in large-scale photography. An MFA graduate of New York University and the International Cen...
Photographic Paper
Contemporary Color Photography on Plexiglass by Art Fashion SZ
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Bookscape series with contemporary books on Art and iconic fashion including Warhol, Hockney, Koons, Magritte, Chanel, YSL, Balenciaga, Louis Vuitton and more
Plexiglass, Photographic Paper
Rock 80's MG
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Bookscape series with contemporary books on 80's Rock legends Prince, INXS, Van Halen, Abba, The Police, Bruce Springsteen, Michael Jackson, Chicago, REM and more
Plexiglass, Photographic Paper
Rock AS Color Photography on Plexiglass, Contemporary, 21st Century
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Bookscape series with contemporary books on Rock legends The Beatles, Abba, The Beach Boys, Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Stevie Wonder Rush, Led Zeppelin and more
Plexiglass, Photographic Paper
$12,500
Monochromatic Red Q Bookscape, Contemporary Photography, 21st Century
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Other bookscapes available - popular themes include Music, Art, Fashion, Sports, Film, and more.
Plexiglass, Photographic Paper
Rock Jazz W
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
In Max Steven Grossman's "Bookscapes" series he digitally reorganizes photos from different bookshelves into a thematic library of Music, Art, Fashion, Architecture, Law, Sports and ...
Photographic Paper
Rock AM Color Photography on Paper: Contemporary 21st Century Art
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Bookscape series with contemporary books on Rock legends Elvis, Bob Marley, David Bowie, Santana, Bruce Springsteen and more
Plexiglass, Photographic Paper
Rock BND
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rock Music books bookscape
Plexiglass, Photographic Paper
Music PCH Photograph on Plexiglass, Contemporary, 21st Century
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Part of Grossman’s acclaimed "Bookscapes" photograph series, this hyperreal bookshelf composition celebrates the iconic music of the past 5 decades featuring legendary rock bands, po...
Plexiglass, Photographic Paper
Business and Tech MT
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Bookscape series with contemporary books on Business and Technology.
Plexiglass, Photographic Paper
Rock SQ SC
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Bookscape photograph - also available in 40 x 44 inches
C Print
Graffiti
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Photographic bookscape depicting books about graffiti
Photographic Paper
Rock SH
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Bookscape series with contemporary books on Rock legends Elvis, Janis Joplin, Elton John, Jimi Hendrix, Abba, The Who, Grateful Dead, Fleetwood Mac and more
Plexiglass, Photographic Paper
Price Upon Request
Book Scape Photography, The Arts, Ed. of 5, Cinema E by Max Steven Grossman
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
MAX STEVEN GROSSMAN "Cinema E" Trans Mounted Metallic Print 48 x 100 in. Ed 1 of 5 (Other Sizes May Be Available) Please note, there is a 3 week printing lead time** Certificate of ...
Mixed Media, Digital
Price Upon Request
Book Scape Photography, Albums, Music, Ed. of 5, Rock TM by Max Steven Grossman
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
MAX STEVEN GROSSMAN "Rock TM" Trans Mounted Metallic Print 48 x 100 in. Ed 1 of 5 (Other Sizes May Be Available) Please note, there is a 3 week printing lead time** Certificate of A...
Mixed Media, Digital
Price Upon Request
Book Scape Photography, Europe, Travel, Ed. of 5 Paris by Max Steven Grossman
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
MAX STEVEN GROSSMAN Paris Trans Mounted Metallic Print 37 x 75 in. Ed 2 of 5 Please note, there is a 3 week printing lead time** Certificate of Authenticity Included Exploring the ...
Mixed Media, Digital
Price Upon Request
Book Scape Photography, Sports, Ed. of 5, Golf AA by Max Steven Grossman
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
MAX STEVEN GROSSMAN Golf AA Trans Mounted Metallic Print 48 x 100 in. Ed 5 of 5 Please note, there is a 3 week printing lead time** Certificate of Authenticity Included Exploring t...
Mixed Media, Digital
Price Upon Request
Book scape Photography, Music_ROCK SQ RA Square, Ed. of 5 by Max Steven Grossman
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
MAX STEVEN GROSSMAN ROCK SQ RA (Square) Trans Mounted Metallic Print 40 x 44 in. Ed 3 of 5 Please note, there is a 3 week printing lead time** Certificate of Authenticity Included ...
Mixed Media, Digital
Price Upon Request
Bookscape Photography, Records, RAFF DM 25, Ed. of 5, by Max Steven Grossman
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
MAX STEVEN GROSSMAN RAFF DM 25 Trans Mounted Metallic Print 37 x 75 in. Ed 1 of 5 Please note, there is a 3 week printing lead time** Certificate of Authenticity Included Exploring...
Mixed Media, Digital
Price Upon Request
Book scape Photography, Sports_Surf H Square, Ed. of 5_Max Steven Grossman
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
MAX STEVEN GROSSMAN Surf H SQ (Square) Trans Mounted Metallic Print 48 x 53 in. Ed 3 of 5 Please note, there is a 3 week printing lead time** Certificate of Authenticity Included E...
Mixed Media, Digital
Price Upon Request
Bookscape Photography, Film_Rock Fashion SQ C , Ed. of 5_Max Steven Grossman
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
MAX STEVEN GROSSMAN RAFF SQ LM Trans Mounted Metallic Print 40 x 44 in. Ed 4 of 5 Please note, there is a 3 week printing lead time** Certificate of Authenticity Included Exploring...
Mixed Media, Digital
Price Upon Request
Bookscape Photography, Fashion and Film_RAFF SQ LM, Ed. of 5_Max Steven Grossman
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
MAX STEVEN GROSSMAN RAFF SQ LM Trans Mounted Metallic Print 40 x 44 in. Ed 1 of 5 Please note, there is a 3 week printing lead time** Certificate of Authenticity Included Exploring...
Mixed Media, Digital
Price Upon Request
Art Bookscape ArtRAFF
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Max Steven Grossman - ongoing Bookscape series
Archival Pigment
Price Upon Request
Art Bookscape ArtDV
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Max Steven Grossman - ongoing Bookscape series
Archival Pigment
Price Upon Request
Art Bookscape AM24
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Max Steven Grossman - ongoing Bookscape series
Archival Pigment
Price Upon Request
Photography_Bookscape/Interior_Music_RAFF SQ YL, Ed. of 5_Max Steven Grossman
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
MAX STEVEN GROSSMAN RAFF SQ YL Trans Mounted Metallic Print 40 x 44 in. Ed of 5 Please note, there is a 3 week printing lead time** Certificate of Authenticity Included Exploring t...
Mixed Media
Price Upon Request
Rock SA V, Ed. of 5_Max Steven Grossman_Bookscape/Interior Photography/Music
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
MAX STEVEN GROSSMAN "Rock SA V" Trans Mounted Metallic Print 91 x 48 in. Ed of 5 Please note, there is a 3 week printing lead time** Certificate of Authenticity Included Exploring ...
Metal
Price Upon Request
Tennis
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Woodmere, OH
In his photographic series of "Bookscapes" the assembled libraries only exist in his photographs. From photos of different bookshelves, he reorganizes them into a creative digital co...
Plexiglass, Photographic Paper
Price Upon Request
70s Rock Sq, Ed. of 5_Max Steven Grossman_Bookscape/Interior Photography/Pop Art
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
MAX STEVEN GROSSMAN "70's Rock Square" Trans Mounted Metallic Print 48 x 53 in. Ed of 5 *Please note there is a printing time of 14 Business Days** Certificate of Authenticity Inclu...
Metal
Price Upon Request
Rock WJ by Max Steven Grossman
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Woodmere, OH
Acrylic Mounted Photograph
Other Medium
Price Upon Request
RAFF VP by Max Steven Grossman
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Woodmere, OH
Acrylic Mounted Photograph
Other Medium
Price Upon Request
RAFF CV by Max Steven Grossman
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Woodmere, OH
Acrylic Mounted Photograph
Other Medium
Price Upon Request
PT2 by Max Steven Grossman
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Woodmere, OH
Acrylic Mounted Photograph
Other Medium
Price Upon Request
PT1 by Max Steven Grossman
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Woodmere, OH
Acrylic Mounted Photograph
Other Medium