Andreas Gursky
German artist and photographer (born 1955)
1955 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
German artist and photographer (born 1955)
Born
January 15, 1955
Age
~71 years
Name Origin
German
Timeline
photographer, teacher, artist
GermanyBorn in Leipzig
1955
Born in Leipzig (1955-01-15)
2003
AwardWilhelm Loth Award
2009
AwardBerliner Bär
2025
AwardState Prize of North Rhine-Westphalia
Present
Age ~71
About
Andreas Gursky is a German artist best known for his photography. He is a former professor at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf, Germany.
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Who is Andreas Gursky?+
Andreas Gursky is a German artist best known for his photography. He is a former professor at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf, Germany.
What does the name Andreas mean?+
The name Andreas means "male given name (Ανδρέας)". It is of German origin.
When was Andreas Gursky born?+
Andreas Gursky was born on January 15, 1955.
Name Meaning
male given name (Ανδρέας)
The name Andreas is of German origin, meaning "male given name (Ανδρέας)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Andreas — January 15, 1955
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Ahau
Sun — enlightenment, ascension, mastery
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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Guestbook
We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
Your work hangs in my living room. Best decision I ever made.
— a collector
The room changes when your piece is on the wall.
— gallery owner
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