Lisa Oppenheim

Lisa Oppenheim

BornNationalityBased In
1975AmericanNew York City
Biography

Lisa Oppenheim's work is heavily inspired by research, particularly in the history of photography. Oppenheim utilizes various research methods, such as exploring photographic archives, libraries, collections, and online resources as starting points for her layered and sometimes starkly abstract work. Through delving into documentary archives, investigating the neglected outtakes of renowned photographers that were removed from the historical record for various reasons, Oppenheim collects and resurrects them in her imagery. These obscure finds and missing links also have technical parallels in her work. Oppenheim's images often feature fragments and experiment with exposure, suggesting the nuances of what is visible and invisible, revealed and concealed by the camera's mechanics. Her multifaceted work encapsulates photography's most intricate function: the ability to remain entirely silent while appearing to describe the world in infinite detail. ...

Selected Artworks
Südfranzösische Landschaft, (Version IV)
Lisa OppenheimSüdfranzösische Landschaft, (Version IV), 194557.5 x 27.9cmPrice on Request
Pendant (Version IX)
Lisa OppenheimPendant (Version IX), 194355.8 x 45.8 x 3.9cmPrice on Request
Correct sitting position for 4666. Lewis W. Hine. See 4667 and 4671. Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Lisa OppenheimCorrect sitting position for 4666. Lewis W. Hine. See 4667 and 4671. Location: Boston, Massachusetts, 2017139.2 x 99cmPrice on Request
Landscape Portraits (Purple Heart) (Version I)
Lisa OppenheimLandscape Portraits (Purple Heart) (Version I), 201661 x 61cmPrice on Request
Killed Negatives, After Walker Evans (Untitled)
Lisa OppenheimKilled Negatives, After Walker Evans (Untitled), 201524.8 x 31.8cmPrice on Request
Heliograms (From The Catalogues Of The Kunstverein In Hamburg)
Lisa OppenheimHeliograms (From The Catalogues Of The Kunstverein In Hamburg), 201450 x 40cmPrice on Request
Smoke
Lisa OppenheimSmoke, 2013Price on Request
Man holding large camera photographing a cataclysmic event, possibly a volcano erupting, (Tiled Ver...
Lisa OppenheimMan holding large camera photographing a cataclysmic event, possibly a volcano erupting, (Tiled Version III), 190883.5 x 100.5cmPrice on Request
Heliograms, July 8th, / July 13th
Lisa OppenheimHeliograms, July 8th, / July 13th, 187631 x 33cmPrice on Request
Man holding large camera photographing a cataclysmic event, possibly a volcano errupting, (Tiled ve...
Lisa OppenheimMan holding large camera photographing a cataclysmic event, possibly a volcano errupting, (Tiled version V), 190889 x 72cmPrice on Request
Passage of the moon over two hours, Arcachon, France Ca. s/2012, April 11
Lisa OppenheimPassage of the moon over two hours, Arcachon, France Ca. s/2012, April 11, 187039.4 x 49.5cmPrice on Request
Calendar,
Lisa OppenheimCalendar,, 1875128.5 x 146.5cmPrice on Request
Calendar, 1707-1762
Lisa OppenheimCalendar, 1707-1762, 2013128.5 x 146.5cmPrice on Request
The Language of Flowers False Message (Iris) I
Lisa OppenheimThe Language of Flowers False Message (Iris) I, 201335.6 x 27.9cmPrice on Request
The Language of Flowers Message (Iris) I
Lisa OppenheimThe Language of Flowers Message (Iris) I, 201335.6 x 27.9cmPrice on Request
Heliograms, (January 15
Lisa OppenheimHeliograms, (January 15, 187633 x 31cmPrice on Request
Gelbe Tulpen, (Version III)
Lisa OppenheimGelbe Tulpen, (Version III), 190950.3 x 40.3cm12000 USD
Sonnenblumen, (Version III)
Lisa OppenheimSonnenblumen, (Version III), 191960.3 x 50.5cm14000 USD
Gelbe Tulpen (Version VI)
Lisa OppenheimGelbe Tulpen (Version VI), 190950 x 40cm12000 USD
The Sun at its Zenith - Ocean () (Version I)
Lisa OppenheimThe Sun at its Zenith - Ocean () (Version I), 185634.5 x 46.5cm28000 USD
Gladiolus, (Version III)
Lisa OppenheimGladiolus, (Version III), 190090 x 60cm20000 USD
Red Ranunculus, (Version III)
Lisa OppenheimRed Ranunculus, (Version III), 190090 x 60cm20000 USD
Olive Tree and Wall to Stop Locusts, (Diptych)
Lisa OppenheimOlive Tree and Wall to Stop Locusts, (Diptych), 191567.5 x 90cm24000 USD
Clematis, (Version III)
Lisa OppenheimClematis, (Version III), 190090 x 60cm20000 USD
Fairly correct standing position of 4665. Lewis W. Hine. See 4668. Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Lisa OppenheimFairly correct standing position of 4665. Lewis W. Hine. See 4668. Location: Boston, Massachusetts, 2017135.5 x 78.2cm28000 USD
Mountain of Signs, II
Lisa OppenheimMountain of Signs, II, 201794.6 x 65.4cm20000 USD
Mountain of Signs, I
Lisa OppenheimMountain of Signs, I, 201776.2 x 65.4cm19000 USD
Landscape Portraits (Apple) (Version IV)
Lisa OppenheimLandscape Portraits (Apple) (Version IV), 201661 x 61cm36000 USD
Fish Scale, Véritable Hollandais (Version 29)
Lisa OppenheimFish Scale, Véritable Hollandais (Version 29), 2012106.5 x 86.5cm24000 USD
Fish Scale, Véritable Hollandais (Version 28)
Lisa OppenheimFish Scale, Véritable Hollandais (Version 28), 2012106.5 x 86.5cm24000 USD
Jacquard Weave (SST 211/SST 211a)
Lisa OppenheimJacquard Weave (SST 211/SST 211a), 2014177.8 x 142.24cm40000 USD
Killed Negatives, After Walker Evans (Untitled)
Lisa OppenheimKilled Negatives, After Walker Evans (Untitled), 201524.8 x 31.8cm10000 USD
Leisure Work III (Version III) (Bottom)
Lisa OppenheimLeisure Work III (Version III) (Bottom), 2013106.5 x 86.5cm20000 GBP
Passage of the moon over two hours, Arcachon, France Ca. s/2012, April 17
Lisa OppenheimPassage of the moon over two hours, Arcachon, France Ca. s/2012, April 17, 187039.4 x 49.5cm12000 GBP
Goldener Apfelbaum,
Lisa OppenheimGoldener Apfelbaum,, 190374.9 x 44.5cm34000 USD
Fleurs et Fruits (Version V)
Lisa OppenheimFleurs et Fruits (Version V), 194350 x 40cm12000 USD
Nature Morte (Version V)
Lisa OppenheimNature Morte (Version V), 194360 x 50cm14000 USD
Gallery Representation
The approach
The approach
London
Awards
Prix Pictet2003
Biennals
Les Rencontres d'Arles2020 - Arles
Fototriennale Hamburg2015 - Hamburg
Marrakech Biennale2012 - Marrakesh
Liverpool Biennial2006
Subscribe to our newsletter to stay notified.
Terms & ConditionsPrivacy PolicyInstagram