Wolfgang Tillmans: Redefining Contemporary Photography Wolfgang Tillmans is a German photographer celebrated for his experimental approach and groundbreaking work in contemporary art. Blurring the lines between fine art, documentary, and abstraction, Tillmans explores themes of identity, politics, intimacy, and perception. His photographs range from highly personal portraits to abstract color experiments, installations, and everyday scenes elevated to art. Winner of the Turner Prize, Tillmans is considered one of the most influential photographers of his generation. Camera Gear Wolfgang Tillmans has used a variety of gear throughout his career, reflecting his openness to experimentation rather than loyalty to a single system: Canon EOS 5D (and later 5D Mark II/III) – Widely documented as one of his go-to digital cameras, valued for flexibility and image quality. Canon Eos 5D Mark III Contax G2 – 35mm rangefinder film camera, used for portraits and intimate work in the 1...
"The camera is an instrument that teaches people to see without a camera" - Dorothea Lange