Los 4319

WOWE
(Wolfgang Wesener, b. 1960)James Brown, Georgia, 1988

Aus dem Katalog
Fotografie des 19. – 21. Jahrhunderts
Auktionsdatum 5.6.2024

James Brown, Georgia, 1988. Pigment print in artist’s steel frame. 52,5 x 64 cm (80 x 90 cm). Signed by the artist on verso; with exhibition label attached to frame verso.

Wolfgang Wesener, widely recognized as "Wowe," has forged a distinguished career in photography, capturing the essence of iconic figures in culture and the arts. Through his work, he has portrayed a diverse array of individuals from the realms of arts, politics, and culture, infusing his photographs with a timeless quality that radiates an aura of greatness. Wesener's photographic career commenced with his studies at the Folkwangschule in Essen, after which he rose to prominence in New York's vibrant photography scene, with a focus on documenting nightlife and establishing connections with celebrated artists and public figures. His work is lauded for its authenticity and timelessness, facilitating a genuine connection between the viewer and the subject, allowing their personalities to shine through. In 2008, his photography took center stage in a retrospective exhibition, "wowe - Essence: Twenty-five Years of Portrait," at C/O Berlin, affording the audience a profound experience of his enduring photographic artistry. The pieces offered here and in the next two lots originate from that very exhibition and are presented with an original steel frame designed by the artist. – In excellent condition.