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Wolfgang Tillmans

Wolfgang Tillmans is a German fine art photographer and artist who lives and works in Berlin and London.

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German artists call for support of Afghan colleagues

In an open letter, prominent figures from the culture sector asked the government to pledge action.
CultureSeptember 8, 2021
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Celebrities with strong views on Brexit

Ahead of the UK general election, which stars have taken an active stance on Brexit since the 2016 referendum?
CultureDecember 10, 20198 images
Julia Jentsch receiving order of merit with Frank-Walter Steinmeier (picture-alliance/dpa/B. von Jutrczenka)

29 artists receive German order of merit

Ahead of Germany's national day, President Steinmeier presented honors to 29 personalities of the cultural world.
CultureOctober 2, 2018
Top Ten Art Review Power 100 Wolfgang Tillman

Wolfgang Tillmans receives Goslar art prize

Tillmans, a Turner Prize winner, will accept the Goslar Award for photography "between poetry and disillusionment."
CultureSeptember 28, 2018
Wolfgang Tillmans with one of his works at the Tate Modern in London.

Wolfgang Tillmans: 'Between poetry and disillusionment'

The art of Wolfgang Tillmans is being honored with the 2018 Goslar Award and features in a major New Yorker profile.
CultureSeptember 25, 20189 images
DW Sendung Euromaxx Tillmanns

Wolfgang Tillmans looks back on his career

Where it all began - Wolfgang Tillmans presents works spanning 30 years at his show in Hamburg.
LifestyleOctober 24, 201704:35 min
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Euromaxx - Lifestyle Europe 23.10.2017

One of Berlin's best chefs, chairs that grow on trees, and a Wolfgang Tillmans exhibition in Hamburg.
LifestyleOctober 24, 201726:00 min
An installation by Andrea Büttner on display in Los Angeles in 2016

Turner Prize finalists on show in the UK

German artist Andrea Büttner is among the finalists of this year's Turner Prize. A gallery in Hull exhibits their work.
ArtsSeptember 26, 2017
German actor Elyas M'Barek - still from mobilization campaign

How artists reacted to the German election

Most German artists and cultural institutions voiced their position on election day, inciting people to go out and vote.
CultureSeptember 24, 2017
Deutschland Wolfgang Tillmans at Tate Modern Gallery

Wolfgang Tillmans’ Photographs in Basel

The Beyeler Foundation in Basel is exhibiting photographs by Turner-Prize-winner Wolfgang Tillmans.
CultureJune 30, 201702:56 min
An installation by Andrea Büttner is pictured at the David Kordansky Gallery in Los Angeles

German artist Andrea Büttner among Turner Prize finalists

The Turner Prize has announced its shortlist. German artist Andrea Büttner, of Stuttgart, is among the four finalists.
ArtsMay 3, 2017
Wolfgang Tillmans in seinem Londoner Studio

Arts.21 - The Cultural Magazine | 4.03.2017

Wolfgang Tillmans – the Tate Modern is celebrating him with an exhibit, Arts.21 with a special.
CultureMarch 6, 2017
Wolfgang Tillmans at Tate Modern

Wolfgang Tillmans: 'A 21st-century Renaissance man'

German photographer Wolfgang Tillmans didn't exactly reinvent the art of photography, but he has made it more political.
CultureFebruary 16, 2017
Wolfgang Tillmans with one of his works at the Tate Modern in London.

Wolfgang Tillmans and his creative defense of ethical standards

With his camera, Wolfgang Tillmans explores some of life's big questions. His works are on show in London.
ArtsFebruary 16, 20179 images
Man walks by a wall of colorful posters created by Wolfgang Tillmans, Copyright: Getty Images/J. Spicer

'Brexit draws on a desire to disrupt and destroy'

Photographer Wolfgang Tillmans created a poster campaign to prompt Britons to vote to remain in the EU. He told DW why.
June 15, 2016
Großbritannien West Yorkshire Protest zu Brexit

Who's Afraid of Brexit?

Britain will vote soon on whether to leave the EU, or stay in. What do artists have to say about it?
June 6, 2016