Contemporary Photography
Contemporary photography captures or mirrors a perspective on our present-day world, so it can sometimes be defined as an image taken in our lifetime.
Contemporary photography, from the 1970s onwards, encompasses a broad range of styles and techniques. It has evolved significantly due to new technologies like colour photography, digital editing, and large-scale printing. Modern photographers use these advancements to offer fresh takes on traditional subjects.
For instance, the New Topographics movement showcased straightforward, expansive views of nature. More recently, photographers like Alec Soth and Taryn Simon have focused on portraying individuals from the edges of society. There's also a trend of blurring the line between documentary and fiction, as seen in the carefully staged images by photographers such as Cindy Sherman, Jeff Wall, and Gregory Crewdson.
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We collaborate with artists to create both limited editions and works on paper.
A limited edition is part of a unique series of pieces. Limited editions are fixed in quantity, meaning we will only ever produce a certain number.
Framing options vary for each piece and are listed on the individual artwork pages. All pieces are framed with 90% UV acrylic glass.
Yes, 100%. We work directly with our artists to create editions that accurately represent their body of work. Additionally, every artist personally reviews and approves their final editions.
Each edition comes with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity (COA) signed by the artist. Additionally every edition will be signed, marked, or numbered on the edition itself.
Works on paper and some originals don't come with a COA.
No—the copyright is not transferred to the purchaser of the edition.
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