Thomas Struth

author · photographer

German b. 11 October 1954, Geldern, Germany^[1,2,3,4] active 1973–present

Thomas Struth is a prominent German photographer and artist known for his meticulous, objective approach to capturing reality. Born in Geldn, Germany, he studied at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf under Gerhard Richter and the influential photography duo Bernd and Hilla Becher. Struth's work is characterized by a rigorous aesthetic and technical precision, often documenting urban landscapes, industrial architecture, and architectural environments. His practice explores the tension between public and private spaces, the enduring and the ephemeral. Key themes in his oeuvre include the spatiality of museums, the aesthetics of the everyday, and the evolution of urban environments. He is renowned for his 'Museum Photographs' series and his 2001 monograph 'Still,' which serves as a comprehensive survey of his visual language.^[1,2,3,4]

• urban landscapes
• industrial architecture
• portraiture
• museum spaces
• spatiality