Wolfgang Tillmans – A Reader

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Wolfgang Tillmans: A Reader compiles a panoramic sequence of texts—ranging from exhibition catalog essays to social-media posts and lyrics—that chronicle Tillmans’s reflections on art, culture, and society over the last three decades.

Organized chronologically, this volume offers insight into the evolution of Tillmans’s thought on photography, music, politics, nightlife, astronomy, spirituality, and activism. Contributors include the artist himself alongside curators, critics, and collaborators, creating a dynamic dialogue that illuminates both his creative process and his impact as a cultural commentator.

Richly illustrated with photographs and document scans, the book situates Tillmans’s work within broader social and political shifts—from the fall of the Berlin Wall to the rise of digital culture—underscoring his role as both chronicler and provocateur of contemporary life.