Candida Höfer - University Library Hamburg A

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Candida Höfer (German, b. 1944)

University Library Hamburg A, 2000/02

Medium: Set of 2 c-prints, mounted on Forex

Dimensions: each 61 x 61 cm (24 x 24 in)

Edition of 45: Hand-signed and numbered

Condition: Mint

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Candida Höfer - University Library Hamburg A

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Candida Höfer - University Library Hamburg A

Candida Höfer's University Library Hamburg A (2000/02) is a signed diptych that exemplifies her meticulous approach to architectural photography. Each of the two c-prints presents a different perspective of the grand interior, emphasizing the precision of its arches, ordered rows of desks, and the luminous interplay of natural and artificial light.

By excluding human presence, Candida Höfer shifts attention to the spatial and cultural resonance of the library itself, creating an atmosphere of serene monumentality. This rare limited edition highlights her signature ability to transform public interiors into timeless meditations on structure, knowledge, and collective memory.

Candida Höfer – Deutsche Oper

About Candida Höfer

Candida Höfer is a renowned German photographer celebrated for her large-format architectural prints that capture the essence of public spaces. A former student of Bernd and Hilla Becher at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf, Höfer developed a distinctive artistic vision focused on libraries, museums, opera houses, and other institutional interiors. Her signed editions are highly sought after by collectors worldwide for their meticulous composition and contemplative quality.

Since the 1980s, Höfer's photographic artwork has explored the relationship between architecture and human absence, creating powerful visual narratives about cultural spaces. Her limited edition prints are characterized by precise symmetry, natural lighting, and an almost meditative stillness that invites viewers to consider the social and historical significance of these environments. Each signed photograph in her body of work demonstrates her masterful technical skill and conceptual depth.

Höfer's art editions have been exhibited internationally at prestigious institutions including the Museum of Modern Art in New York, Tate Modern in London, and the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam. Her collectible prints continue to appreciate in value, making them both aesthetically compelling artworks and sound investments for discerning collectors of contemporary photography.

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