Ruff, Thomas | Tripe_12 (Seeringham, Munduppum inside gateway), 2018 — available on Composition Gallery

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Inkjet on Rag Photographique Paper; Signed, dated and numbered on the reverse; Pristine, no apparent condition issues; Presented in a portfolio with text by Thomas Ruff and Martin Barnes, Senior curator, Photographs, V&A; Unframed

Tripe_12 (Seeringham, Munduppum inside gateway) by Thomas Ruff is a digitally altered inkjet print created in 2018. Part of Ruff’s series inspired by 19th-century photographer Linnaeus Tripe, this artwork reinterprets an archival photograph of an architectural gateway in Srirangam, India. Ruff's method of reworking and enhancing historical photographs with digital techniques emphasizes the textures and age-worn qualities of the structure, giving it a timeless yet ethereal quality. The muted tones and fine details on Rag Photographique Paper convey a sense of quiet reverence for both the ancient architecture and the history of photography itself. Signed, dated, and numbered on the reverse, this piece comes in a portfolio that includes curatorial insights, adding depth to its historical and artistic context.

Thomas Ruff (Germany, 1958) is a contemporary photographer known for his conceptual approach and exploration of the photographic medium. A member of the Düsseldorf School, he has produced diverse series, including large-scale portraits, architectural studies, and digitally manipulated images. Ruff's work challenges perceptions of reality and representation in photography.

Thomas Ruff

Tripe_12 (Seeringham, Munduppum inside gateway), 2018

Name: Tripe_12 (Seeringham, Munduppum inside gateway), 2018
SKU: 9103
Price: 1800.00 GBP
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Form

Photography

PhotographyPhotography is the process of creating an image on light sensitive materials. The image is produced by using a camera, which has a lens that focuses on light either reflected or emitted from an object. These visible wavelengths are used to reproduce the image seen.

Medium

Inkjet print

Inkjet printAn inkjet printer creates prints by spraying millions of tiny ink droplets onto paper. This type of printing is generally inexpensive because the ink is relatively affordable. Artists can use computers to create digital art, which can then be printed in color using inkjet technology.

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Edition of 50

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Deemed the ‘master of edited and reimagined images’, Thomas Ruff is a photographer renowned for his use of technological advancements as a means of bringing new meaning and visual possibilities to his field. Press++ is among the photographer’s most notable works and is comprised of numerous images that had been published in American newspapers and magazines between the 1920’s and 1970’s, later sourced by Ruff on eBay - in producing the works, he scanned the front and back of the images and digitally combined them, with consideration taken of touch-ups, scribbles and date stamps. Among Ruff’s wider oeuvre are expressionless portraits, blurred pornography, domestic interiors and internet-sourced JPEGs. Heavily inspired by his teachers Bernd and Hilla Becher, Ruff learned from their expertise in straight photography; Joel Meyerowitz and Stephen Shore are among his other early influences.

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Digital art refers to artistic practices or works that utilize digital technology as an essential component of both the creation and presentation process. Since the 1970s, various terms like multimedia and computer art have been used to describe this practice. Digital art is a subset of the broader category known as new media art, which has brought significant changes to the art world. Technology has transformed traditional forms of painting, drawing, sound/music, and sculpture into new digital formats, expanding the possibilities of artistic expression.

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Thomas Ruff

Tripe_12 (Seeringham, Munduppum inside gateway), 2018

40 x 50 cm

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