Bernd and Hilla Becher met due to their interest in photography. Bernd died in 2007 and Hilla passed away in 2015 yet their combined efforts as
conceptual artists provides a lasting legacy. The Bechers made their reputations as concept artists taking photographs in industrial areas of Germany.
« This is about objects, not motifs. The photo is only a substitute for an object; It is unsuitable as a picture in its customary sense. »
Bernd & Hilla Becher
Their images of Germany's industrial architecture became something of a legend in their own right. Germany had some iconic industrial architecture such as water towers and coal bunkers that the couple decided to take pictures of. They always took their photographs in black and white as it showed up a more nota
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Bernd and Hilla Becher met due to their interest in photography. Bernd died in 2007 and Hilla passed away in 2015 yet their combined efforts as
conceptual artists provides a lasting legacy. The Bechers made their reputations as concept artists taking photographs in industrial areas of Germany.
« This is about objects, not motifs. The photo is only a substitute for an object; It is unsuitable as a picture in its customary sense. »
Bernd & Hilla Becher
Their images of Germany's industrial architecture became something of a legend in their own right. Germany had some iconic industrial architecture such as water towers and coal bunkers that the couple decided to take pictures of. They always took their photographs in black and white as it showed up a more notable contrast. Bernd and Hilla Becher chose a good time to take their photographs as many of the industrial landmarks would disappear due to the West German economic miracle. The Bechers were part of the
conceptual art movement. Among their famous works are Cruel and Tender.
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