Thomas Ruff's retrospective book accompanies a significant exhibition at London's Whitechapel Gallery, highlighting his innovative 30-year photographic career. A key figure of the Düsseldorf School with contemporaries like Andreas Gursky, Ruff explores various photography genres, reinventing them with a blend of hyperrealism and historical scope. The book covers his renowned series, including large-scale portraits, disasters, skyscapes, cityscapes, internet nudes, photograms, manga images, and found press photographs. It delves into his experimental use of digital technologies, creating photograms and revived press images, showcasing his transition from personal subjects to cosmological themes.
