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b. 1953 -

Miron Zownir maintains one of the most radical positions within contemporary photography. He deals with existentialist issues and portraits outsiders such as drug addicts, homeless people, prostitutes and criminals. In the late 1970s, he documented the upcoming punk movement in Berlin and London. In 1980, he emigrated in the USA, where he continued to focus on the everyday chaos of the underworld. He therefore gained the reputation as a ‘Teutonic Phenomenographer’ or even ‘Poet of Radical Photography’. Zownir prefers to work in black and white, in order to render his works an even more hard-hitting touch. Besides his photographic career, Zownir is also active as a writer and director. He now lives and works in Berlin.

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      • Miron Zownir (b. 1953), Silver Gelatin Print, Captain, 1984
        Aug. 25, 2015

        Miron Zownir (b. 1953), Silver Gelatin Print, Captain, 1984

        Est: €240 - €312

        Vintage silver gelatin print New York, 1984 Miron Zownir (b. 1953) – German photographer Dated and signed with black pen on the verso ‘dec. 1984 Miron Zownir’ Image size: 24.2 x 19.5 cm Good condition Miron Zownir is regarded as a ‘Teutonic Phenomenographer‘. In his works he deals with existentialist themes of Western society Object is regular taxed. 19% VAT is added to the purchase price for deliveries within the EU. The present vintage print depicts a saluting captain with his pants down and in front of the silhouette of New York. Miron Zownir took the picture as a sign of protest against the US-invasion in Grenada. The photograph also covered an exhibition catalogue published by the Erotic Art Museum in Hamburg. The work is verso dated and signed with black pen ‘dec. 1984 Miron Zownir’. Inspection with light from the side reveals tiny structural damages to the surface; these, however, do not affect the good overall impression of the image. The photo paper shows a faint horizontal crease of approximately 7.5 cm in the upper center. Besides, there are a number of smaller handling creases within the picture and at the lower left edge. The depiction measures 24.2 x 19.5 cm and the sheet size is 25.5 x 20.5 cm. Miron Zownir (b. 1953) Miron Zownir maintains one of the most radical positions within contemporary photography. He deals with existentialist issues and portraits outsiders such as drug addicts, homeless people, prostitutes and criminals. In the late 1970s, he documented the upcoming punk movement in Berlin and London. In 1980, he emigrated in the USA, where he continued to focus on the everyday chaos of the underworld. He therefore gained the reputation as a ‘Teutonic Phenomenographer’ or even ‘Poet of Radical Photography’. Zownir prefers to work in black and white, in order to render his works an even more hard-hitting touch. Besides his photographic career, Zownir is also active as a writer and director. He now lives and works in Berlin. (cbo) Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance. Auctionata charges the resale rights tax pursuant to Section 26 of the German Copyright Act (UrhG) towards the buyer in case of the sale of an original work of art or photography prior to 70 years having lapsed since the death of their creator. Therefore, Auctionata charges when purchasing a good – if a protection as an original work of art or photography is given – starting from a hammer price of EUR 400 an additional amount, which is calculated according to Section 26 (2) German Copyright Act (UrhG) and which does not exceed the amount of EUR 12,500. You can find more information about resale rights tax in Auctionata´s table of fees and T&C.

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      • Miron Zownir (b. 1953), Silver Gelatin Print, Captain, 1984
        Sep. 12, 2014

        Miron Zownir (b. 1953), Silver Gelatin Print, Captain, 1984

        Est: €480 - €600

        Vintage silver gelatin print New York, 1984 Miron Zownir (b. 1953) - German photographer Dated and signed with black pen on the verso 'dec. 1984 Miron Zownir' Image size: 24.2 x 19.5 cm Good condition Miron Zownir is regarded as a 'Teutonic Phenomenographer'. In his works he deals with existentialist themes of Western society Object is regular taxed. Differential taxation is not possible. The present vintage print depicts a saluting captain with his pants down and in front of the silhouette of New York. Miron Zownir took the picture as a sign of protest against the US-invasion in Grenada. The photograph also covered an exhibition catalogue published by the Erotic Art Museum in Hamburg. The work is verso dated and signed with black pen 'dec. 1984 Miron Zownir'. Inspection with light from the side reveals tiny structural damages to the surface; these, however, do not affect the good overall impression of the image. The photo paper shows a faint horizontal crease of approximately 7.5 cm in the upper center. Besides, there are a number of smaller handling creases within the picture and at the lower left edge. The depiction measures 24.2 x 19.5 cm and the sheet size is 25.5 x 20.5 cm. Miron Zownir (b. 1953) Miron Zownir maintains one of the most radical positions within contemporary photography. He deals with existentialist issues and portraits outsiders such as drug addicts, homeless people, prostitutes and criminals. In the late 1970s, he documented the upcoming punk movement in Berlin and London. In 1980, he emigrated in the USA, where he continued to focus on the everyday chaos of the underworld. He therefore gained the reputation as a 'Teutonic Phenomenographer' or even 'Poet of Radical Photography'. Zownir prefers to work in black and white, in order to render his works an even more hard-hitting touch. Besides his photographic career, Zownir is also active as a writer and director. He now lives and works in Berlin. (cbo) Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance. Due to the legal obligation for the resale royalty in the art market the following applies: As a result of its membership in the AV Kunst, Auctionata charges additionally to the hammer price the contribution to the AV Kunst of currently 2.1% of the revenues from the sale of fine arts and photographs pro rata towards the buyer. More information about royalty right in our T&C.

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