Bernhard and Hilla Becher
German artist-photographers preoccupied with the photography of old industrial buildings in a manner related to industrial archaeology. Bernd Becher was born in Siegen, and Hilla Becher was born in Potsdam.
Awards:
Awards:
- 2002: Erasmus Prize awarded to the Bechers in recognition of their roles as professors at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf.
- 2004: Hasselblad Award from the Hasselblad Foundation awarded to the Bechers.
- 2014: Großer Kulturpreis, sponsored by the Sparkassen-Kulturstiftung Rheinland, awarded to Hilla Becher.
Mirrors
Industrail (Colored)
Industrail (B/W)
What is the concept or theme of your new photo series?
The concept of my new photo series is Industrail, Here is shown a old shutdown powerplant in the series.
What inspired your idea?
It's based off my Electric series with the ultity poles
How does your new series relate to your original photo series?
It relates because of how it is man made and that this gaint facilty used to carry power to the ulility poles. It shows the source of the power.
The concept of my new photo series is Industrail, Here is shown a old shutdown powerplant in the series.
What inspired your idea?
It's based off my Electric series with the ultity poles
How does your new series relate to your original photo series?
It relates because of how it is man made and that this gaint facilty used to carry power to the ulility poles. It shows the source of the power.
"fariytale" idea
Death's messengers