Wolfgang Tillmans' "Lagos Still Life II" features a composition rich in earthy tones and vibrant yellows, juxtaposing ripe fruit against a backdrop of crumpled white fabric and yellow plastic. The arrangement includes mangoes, plantains, and a striking orange flower, creating a dynamic interplay between natural and synthetic elements. Tillmans employs a photographic style that emphasizes realism and texture, drawing attention to the everyday beauty of mundane objects. The work reflects his exploration of cultural narratives and the blending of traditional and contemporary influences within the Nigerian context. ...
Wolfgang Tillmans is an artist working primarily with photography, whose practice encompasses three-dimensional installations, sound and video, book-making, journalism and writing, as well as photographs made with and without the aid of a camera.
By seamlessly integrating genres, techniques and exhibition strategies, Tillmans has expanded conventional ways of approaching the medium. His work has embodied a new kind of subjectivity in photography, combining intimacy and playfulness with social critique. ...
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