The Sublime Space
2023-09-13 Wed - 2023-10-14 Sat
Michael Schwan
Michael Schwan_41°38ʹ00.79ʺN, 2015
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Michael Schwan_48°49ʹ03.59ʺN, 2014
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Michael Schwan_50°03’28.47”N, 2015
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Michael Schwan_50°08ʹ09.73ʺN, 2015
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Michael Schwan_50°23'43.86N, 2014
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Michael Schwan_50°49'48.52N, 2016
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Michael Schwan_41°09ʹ22.28ʺN, 2015
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Michael Schwan_51°09’10.1”N, 2016
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Michael Schwan_51°12ʹ18.95ʺN, 2016
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Michael Schwan_51°16'02.99N, 2015
106x160cm_Archival Pigment Print(Edition of 5)_2023
About
The value of a work of art is not only determined by its formal aesthetic appeal but also by its ability to elevate the human spirit. The work of German photographer Michael Schwan, who illuminate abandoned spaces and reflects on reality, elevate the decay of human-made artificial spaces into sublime and awe-inspiring realms. Those who have learned the contemplative attitude of humbly living life in awe of sublime landscapes may also discover wonder in numerous places across the past, present, and future. Michael Schwan’s focus on gloriousness of the past and the ruins of the present paradoxically offers a glimpse of hope for the future through insights into forgetfulness for modern individuals.