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digital pigment print (Ditone) on semi transparent polyester foil

Thomas Ruff’s Zycles III (2009) is a digital pigment print that embodies the artist's exploration of mathematical and scientific aesthetics. Using intricate lines and curves, Ruff has created a web-like composition where translucent threads intersect and diverge across a pale background. The use of semi-transparent polyester foil enhances the layering effect, allowing colors like green, orange, and soft gray to overlap and blend subtly. The work gives the impression of three-dimensionality and movement, as if capturing the dynamic trajectories of particles or the flow of energy fields. Limited to an edition of 15, this piece exemplifies Ruff’s interest in merging art with computational precision, inviting viewers to contemplate patterns that are both structured and organic.

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

Zycles III, 2009

Name: Zycles III, 2009
SKU: 1711
Price: 9400.00 EUR
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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

printA C-type print, also known as a chromogenic print, is a photographic print made from a color negative or slide. The print is created on chromogenic paper, which contains three emulsion layers, each sensitized to a different primary color. After exposure, the paper is processed in a series of chemical baths, where each layer reacts to the chemicals to produce the final image. C-type prints are known for their rich color depth and are widely used in fine art and commercial photography.

Edition

Edition of 15pc

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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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Contemporary art refers to avant-garde or innovative art created in the recent past or present day. The exact starting point of contemporary art varies depending on the institution, often tied to the founding year of museums or galleries that showcase the style. Contemporary art is characterized by its focus on current ideas, diverse media, and the exploration of new concepts and techniques.

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Thomas Ruff

Zycles III, 2009

70 x 122 cm

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