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Wolfgang Tillmans Photography

German, b. 1968

Wolfgang Tillmans is a contemporary German photographer. Emerging in the 1990s with his snapshot documentation of youths, clubs, and LGBTQ culture, Tillmans is a worthy successor to Nan Goldin. Captivated by his surroundings and circle of friends, his images are often more abstract and elusive than Goldin's, yet similarly document his experiences and encounters both within his domestic sphere and via travel.

Tillmans won the Turner Prize in 2000 and was one of the most provocative and contested recipients in its history. Not only was he the first photographer to ever win, but he was also the first winner born outside of the United Kingdom.

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Artist: Wolfgang Tillmans
Wolfgang Tillmans, Please leave this one
Wolfgang Tillmans, Please leave this one

Wolfgang Tillmans, Please leave this one

By Wolfgang Tillmans

Located in Hamburg, DE

Wolfgang Tillmans (German, born 1968) Please Leave This One, 2003 Medium: C-print on Fujicolor paper Dimensions: 28.5 × 19 cm (sheet: 29.5 × 20 cm) Edition of 100: Hand-signed, numbe...

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    What camera Wolfgang Tillmans uses has changed over the course of his career. Generally, the photographer tends to prefer Canon DSLR cameras. Once digital photography became available, he switched from traditional 35mm film and upgraded to Canon DSLR cameras. Explore a selection of Wolfgang Tillmans photographic art on 1stDibs.