Christian Ouwens Galerie will be at Art Rotterdam this year. We are proud to bring the works of Anton Corbijn (1955).
Anton Corbijn is a leading photographer and film director, who has received numerous awards in both disciplines. Corbijn has become known worldwide for his iconic black-and-white photography in which he captures celebrities and artists such as Miles Davis, David Bowie and Ai Weiwei.
What distinguishes Corbijn's work from traditional portrait photography is his unique approach: he photographs people in a familiar environment and lets the moment determine the photo. An informal atmosphere between Corbijn and the person portrayed is of great importance, he wants to capture people in their most sincere and natural form. With a strong structure and high contrast, his characteristic style captures the raw, authentic energy of the people in front of his lens.
During Art Rotterdam 2025 Christian Ouwens Gallery will present the series 'LIGHT' by Anton Corbijn, in which the interplay between light, dark and movement is sought. Corbijn creates a moving atmosphere in his images, with a flashlight as the only source of light. Music legends such as Eurythmics and Depeche Mode are brought from the darkness to the foreground, surrounded by a vibration that can be heard in their music. The photos encompass mystery, an almost cinematographic image full of dynamics. They draw your gaze towards them and do not let go.
Find us during the fair and we will be happy to tell you more about these grand and wonderful works.
See you then!
Anton Corbijn, Eurythmics, London, 1990, Foto © Anton Corbijn