Wolfgang tillmans

For three decades, the photographer has explored the fragility of the political consensus on which his personal utopia depends, Emily Witt writes.

Corinne on Gloucester Place, 1993 Wolfgang Tillmans has consistently pushed back against whatever perceptions of his work seem most current. The apparition of these faces in the crowd; Petals on a wet, black bough. —Ezra Pound By Russell Ferguson, excerpt from "Faces in the Crowd" Wolf

Wolfgang Tillmans tells the story behind his oeuvre; explains how photography depicts the truth, and elaborates on his fascination for car headlights.

On his 49th birthday here's another chance to read an interview we did to coincide with his latest Phaidon book

Knotenmutter, Photo by Wolfgang Tillmans, 1994

The German photographer's intimate new exhibition, 'Fragile,' is also a reference to his recent film starring Hari Nef.

antronaut: Wolfgang Tillmans - BIRTHDAY PARTY (2008)

Wolfgang Tillmans. Suzanne & Lutz, white dress, army skirt. 1993. Inkjet print, printed 2012. 79 5/8 × 53 1/8" (202.2 × 135 cm). The Family of Man Fund, Carol and David Appel Family Fund, and Committee on Photography Fund. 1254.2012.19.x1-x2. © 2024 Wolfgang Tillmans. Series. Photography

Wolfgang Tillmans. me in the shower. 1990. Chromogenic print, printed 2012. 16 × 20" (40.6 × 50.8 cm). The Family of Man Fund, Carol and David Appel Family Fund, and Committee on Photography Fund. 1254.2012.2.x1-x2. © 2024 Wolfgang Tillmans. Series. Photography

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