Andreas Gursky's 'Visual Spaces of Today' at Fondazione MAST, Bologna

Fondazione MAST in Bologna presents 'Andreas Gursky. Visual Spaces of Today,' a major exhibition curated by Urs Stahel and the artist himself, running for over six months. The show marks MAST's tenth anniversary and features 40 images spanning Gursky's career from the 1980s to the present. Born in Leipzig in 1955 and a student of the Bechers at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf, Gursky is known for his large-format photographs exploring globalization, consumer society, and the Anthropocene. One of his works sold for over $4 million at Christie's in 2011. The exhibition includes both monumental prints and smaller-scale works that offer a different perceptual experience. Gursky has participated in major biennials, including the Sydney Biennale (2000), São Paulo and Shanghai Biennales (2002), and Venice Biennale (2015). The show reflects MAST's values, touching on themes of economy, finance, ecology, art, and architecture.