Hiroshi Sugimoto - "The Stormy Sea" by Gustave Courbet

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Sea in arts 🌊

Mysterious, dangerous, soothing or sublime, the sea is an inexhaustible source of inspiration for artists. Until the 19th century, it was a world that often evoked fear. Storms, shipwrecks and abysses formed the backdrop to a rich artistic output. Then, from the 1850s onwards, a change took place. Fascination overcame the terror of the open sea. Embark on an artistic voyage that combines mythological tales, romantic explorations and contemporary views of maritime issues. Ready to weigh anchor? ⚓

Hiroshi Sugimoto – “The Stormy Sea” by Gustave Courbet

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Born in Tokyo in 1948, Hiroshi Sugimoto moved to the United States in 1970 to study photography. Across disciplines, his art spans photography, sculpture, installation and architecture; he bridges Eastern and Western ideologies by examining the nature of time, perception, and the origins of consciousness. His photographic series include Dioramas, Theatres, Seashores, Architecture, Portraits, Conceptual Forms and Fields of Light. In 2009 he established the Odawara Art Foundation, a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting Japanese art and performance culture.

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