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Offset Lithograph; Hand signed and dated. Wasserturm Kirkhamgate by Bernd and Hilla Becher, created in 1974, is an offset lithograph measuring 52 x 40 cm, and a unique work within their broader typological series on industrial architecture. This black-and-white photograph captures a water tower near Leeds, England, standing on spindly support legs with its stark, geometric form rendered with clinical precision. Known for their systematic documentation of utilitarian structures, the Bechers elevate anonymous industrial forms to objects of sculptural beauty. Their work is central to conceptual photography and influenced generations of artists with its rigorous, objective style. This particular print is hand-signed and dated by the artists.
Wasserturm Kirkhamgate, 1974
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Offset Lithograph; Hand signed and dated. Wasserturm Kirkhamgate by Bernd and Hilla Becher, created in 1974, is an offset lithograph measuring 52 x 40 cm, and a unique work within their broader typological series on industrial architecture. This black-and-white photograph captures a water tower near Leeds, England, standing on spindly support legs with its stark, geometric form rendered with clinical precision. Known for their systematic documentation of utilitarian structures, the Bechers elevate anonymous industrial forms to objects of sculptural beauty. Their work is central to conceptual photography and influenced generations of artists with its rigorous, objective style. This particular print is hand-signed and dated by the artists.
What is minimalism?
Minimalism is a style in music and visual arts characterized by pared-down designs and simplicity. It began in Western art after World War II, gaining prominence particularly in American visual arts. Minimalism draws heavily on aspects of modernism and is often viewed as a reaction against Abstract Expressionism, as well as a precursor to post-minimal art practices. Prominent minimalist artists include Agnes Martin, Donald Judd, Robert Morris, Frank Stella, and Dan Flavin.
