Fördertürme, 2006

Fördertürme (Winding Towers), Image I from the series: Typologies, 2006 - Digital pigment print (Ditone) on digital paper ) Signed B Becher and Hilla Becher, numbered all on verso - Image size: 70.2 x 93 cm - Paper size: 90 x 113 cm // Fördertürme (Winding Towers) by Bernd and Hilla Becher is a limited edition digital print on paper, created in 2006 as part of their Typologies series. This piece exemplifies the Bechers’ methodical approach to industrial architecture photography, capturing multiple winding towers in a grid-like arrangement. Each tower is framed in isolation, allowing for close study of their structural details and variations. The monochromatic palette highlights the intricate steel frameworks and geometric forms, presenting these industrial structures as objects of both functionality and beauty. The Bechers’ work is known for its documentary style, showcasing architecture with an objective lens while also inviting viewers to reflect on the aesthetic qualities within utilitarian designs. This edition is part of a series limited to 40 copies, emphasizing its collectible nature.