William Eggleston - Los Alamos (1966-74)

Anniversary poster with work by the American photographer, William Eggleston, (b. 1937) from the series, Los Alamos, taken in the period 1966-74. Eggleston is one of the artistic pioneers of color photography, and he became a controversial figure in the art world from the beginning of his career. The Los Alamos series gave its name to the Louisiana exhibition of Eggleston's photos in 2004.

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“Democratic images” is what Eggleston likes to call his photographs: Everything is depicted with equal accuracy by the camera and no subject is better or worse than another. Anything goes.

But the seemingly random, and in themselves almost meaningless, motifs are always only a starting point for Eggleston's artistic interpretations. During development, he manipulates and intensifies the colors of the images, so that the finished photographs - despite the possible banality of the motif - appear with a peculiarly disturbing and almost supernatural beauty.

The poster is one of the anniversary posters that were reprinted in connection with Louisiana's 60th anniversary in 2018.

About Louisiana | Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, established in 1958 by Knud W. Jensen, has housed exhibitions with some of the most renowned international artists, presenting an exhibition program that has resonated strongly with the public for over 6 decades.

The museum has earned a reputation as one of the world's most respected exhibition venues, celebrated for its stunning architecture and inviting atmosphere. At Louisiana, there is a deep-rooted belief that art should be accessible to all, offering experiences and visions that resonated with everyone. 

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