The Photography of Wim Wenders
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- Опубліковано 25 чер 2024
- Today we have a close look at the photography of artist Wim Wenders. Wenders is widely known for his filmmaking career, however, he also worked in theatre, became an author, experimented with painting and overall his career is an eye opener for ideas such as identity as an artist & openness of mind. Thank you so much for watching.
Video Breakdown
00:00 - Intro
02:17 - A brief profile of Wim Wenders
03:20 - The importance of the Artist & Identity
05:08 - Polaroids: 1970s
06:46 - Later Photography: Panoramic, Medium Format & Edward Hopper
08:02 - Self Improvement & Conclusions
More on Wim Wenders
www.wim-wenders.com/
www.artnet.com/artists/wim-wen...
www2.bfi.org.uk/news-opinion/...
Affordable books by or about Wim Wenders (some affiliated links)
Wim Wenders: Instant Stories
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Wim Wenders Written in the West: Revisited
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The Pixels of Paul Cézanne: And Reflections on Other Artists
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Wim Wenders: Places, Strange and Quiet
www.abebooks.co.uk/Wim-Wender...
Song(s) / Artist (s)
Unease by Beatowski (standard license)
Links to my work
www.thopper.uk
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Copyright disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.
Under this guidance, I’ve created content which is guided towards the education, celebration and promotion of said photographs and photographers who have contributed immensely to the art of photography.
An effort is made by the presenter, verbally and through the usage of links (in the video’s description) to encourage the audience to explore the work presented beyond the video and engage with said content through books, articles and relevant links to each photographer’s own social media.
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“Cinema is new, as it always has been, because people need it.”
- Wim Wenders
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“Paris Texas” is in my top 3.
I very thoughtful video on Wim Wenders. I saw Paris Texas in the cinema when it came out in 1984. This was the first time that I had encountered Wenders and the film just took my breath away. The film itself still remains one of my favourites of all time, but what really mesmerised me was the photography; it was one huge panoramic shot from the first frame to the last and his artistry, as you so rightly put, was the thing that I loved the most. I think we all strive and search for that kind of artistry in our photography, but it is so easy to get overwhelmed by all the images we look at on social media. I love your idea of going out and just trying to find things that interest you to find your style. I think this would certainly narrow down what you look at elsewhere for inspiration. And, if you take me, old and still looking for that style; I wouldn't worry how long it takes.
Thank you for your comment, definitely agree with you on a lot you wrote. It’s important to seek for inspiration but ultimately to not copy that inspiration and figure out why it touched us and in what way would we transport that for our work and ultimately have our work stand as a counterpart of who we are.
I also saw Paris Texas when it first came out and it was one of my favorite films of all time. Me and a friend went to see it four times before it finally left town! Happy to read your comment and share that experience of the 1980s.
Wim Wenders is a master in cinema photography. After watching Paris, Texas I was inspired to traverse more into the cinema and now into photography.
That’s great Miguel! You can take a lot from him for sure!
One of the greatest films of all time. I watched it 4 times in the cinema when it first came out, we only stopped watching it because the cinema stopped showing it!
In my view creative photography isn't about capturing a place or time, it's about capturing a mood.
Many thanks for this video. In the 1980s I was studying cinema in Quebec in Canada when Paris Texas was released. A friend of mine and I went to see it four times before it left town. It's still in my favorite films of all time along with Diva. I actually hadn't paid much attention to Wim Wender's photography so I am very appreciative of this video. I am from England but have lived in the midwest in the USA for 25 years and my favorite hobby is exploring old rural towns which are sometimes half dead, closed down gas stations and boarded up businesses etc. Wender's photography of the west strikes a cord with me maybe also as I am a European looking at America. Wender's photography also reminds me of film The Man Who Fell to Earth. It proceeded Paris Texas and I imagine Wender's had seen it. Keep up the great work.
This is a really great one! He was always searching and it’s evident in his work. I agree finding your identity as an artist is very important and takes a lot of time. Also I like how your new set is coming together :)
Thank you Reimann, appreciate it. And yeah time, identity and fulfilment is definitely a trio worth to explore when you’re a creator.
Inspirational! Love Wenderz films and didn't knew about his photography! Thank you Tatiana
This was one of my favorite videos of yours! Great thoughts, and the images were just beautiful
Thank you Josiah, indeed his movies were excellent! :)
Another stellar presentation! So much to ponder!
Thank you so much, indeed a lot of think about.
Beautiful monologue. Keep them coming. Thank you.
Thank you so much Phillip. Much appreciated!
Thank you for this video!
Thank you watching :)
Hit the point again! Congratulation! Wenders was a friend of Peter Lindbergh, which wasn't a coincidence either.
Thank you Peter, much a appreciated!
This is one the best channels i discovered in 2020, amazing content and vibes
Thank you so much! ;)
I love wim wenders,nice video..
Thanks for posting
Thank you so much!
Many thanks for yet another A M A Z I N G video. One can tell that an ARTIST, as well as a photographer AND a filmmaker, is at work here!
Thank you Volker, much appreciated! And thank you for watching the video!
Really enjoyed watching your video!
Thank you!
Thank you!
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Also must thank for this amazing recap. ✌🏽
You’re very welcome, cheers for watching!
Always enjoy these
Cheers!
Great content. I’ve been taking photos since the 1970’s and learn something new every time I visit your channel. Keep up the good work.
Thank you Edward. Appreciate your comment and glad I can always highlight a new detail and touch people however that might be :)
Great insights, love these videos essays!
Thank you!
I love the wisdom in this video, Tatiana! Well done!
Thank you for watching Nino! Very kind words 🙏🏻
Thank you for your always inspiring videos, just ordered “Once” and can’t wait to get it!
Thank you! That’s great hope you enjoy it :)
His photos are amazing. He is a better photographer than most photographers.
Another really great video, thank you. And thank you for reassuring us, that our photography is art and it matters. :)
It does matter Viktor. Take your time and embrace the perspective of creator experimenting so that you can get to know the medium and get to know yourself. And you’ll feel more confident I believe :)
very very nice; wonderful
I like the way you express concepts and explain what artists try to do. Yes, it does take some time, possibly trial & error, before you reach a style or comfort level. It really does not matter whether one achieves recognition, because when you do what you love you persist. Some dismiss photographers as "amateurs". I remind people amateur comes from the Latin, Amare, which means to love. You pursue something for the love of doing it. Looking at those who set some mark in visual arts is inspiring and gets our creativity working. Nicely done here.
Thank you Norman!
I see the world exactlly in same way.your videos is nice and l love the way you talk about the subject.clear,unserstandable and billiant.
I am your fan from iran.
Hey, I was doing research on your video for photography school project here in Iceland. Great video, just wanted to say thank you!
Hey there thank you so much for watching and leaving with kind words! All the best!
The most enjoyable show in youtube
Yaaay ✌🏻
Wender-ful, thank you!
Ahah thank you!
That coke machine shot is something else isn't it , fabulous
Hello Hopper, Jose from Puerto Rico. You're on a roll my friend, outstanding analysis of another artist. You said something in this video that struck a chord in me, and in my view is my motto: You have to take time; I totally agree with you on that. Eventually we all run out of time, that's just the harsh reality of life. Having that sense, we tend to rush and not enjoy "today". Some of your projects you will finish and some you won't. So we must set a goal line and try to get there. In the meantime, just try to enjoy the journey.
Absolutely Jose. If you don’t enjoy the journey, when it’s near the end you look back and see how many things you’ve missed and could’ve enjoyed but didn’t.
Great analysis. When i was watching, the pieces about identity reminded me of what Wim investigates in Notebook on cities and clothes (1989).
Thank you I appreciate it!
Great video looking at this master of cinematography and photography :)
Thank you!
I've only recently found your channel and I'm so glad I did - it is wonderful!
One of the very best on youtube if you want more than gear reviews (why are they so popular???)
I can only guess how much work and thought goes into each video you make ... so thank you for your love of image making. Subscribed. Keep going :-)
Thank you Edmund! Really appreciate the support and kind words! And cheers for stopping by the channel and showing support :)
Thank you a lot for your videos, for your content, it's so amazing. I'm a beginner photographer from Salta, Argentina, and I am learning a lot from your videos. Thanks!
Hello Cesar, thank you so much for writing that, I appreciate it! All the best and greetings to Argentina!
I've been wondering when you'd do a feature on Wim Wenders. Great analysis as always. People usually focus on Wim Wenders as a storyteller, but storytelling is also an extension and reflection of who we are. You brought up really interesting points about identity and artistry.
Thank you C. That is true, storytelling is a reflection of who we are in the manner of what we want to say and how we want to say it and portray it. Which in the end it’s a reflection of our identity. Who are are as creatives, as people, as humans.
Never heard of this guy before, but wow, love this style of photography. That photo of the coke machine on front of the painting is awesome. Would love a print of that. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Mike, give his films a watch, he is super talented!
U should watch Paris, Texas. Great film
Great content.
Good nad interesting episode. I got inspired 😊
That’s great, thank you 🙌
What a great analysis, I just picked up his "4Real" book and this video gave some nice accompanying insight. Thanks!
Cheers for watching!
After seeing your video I went out and bought his book Instant Stories…marvelous book!!
That’s great James, glad you’re inspired!
I have a lot of photo books, but "Once" is my all-time favorite.
I need to get my hands on that one, absolutely love what I read about it and was able to see ;)
Love your channel
Cheers!
I love your videos, so inspiring
Greetings from Algeria
Thank you for watching. Greetings to Algeria! :)
you pick also very nice music for the videos!
Thank you Roman! Music is really important to me!
That you for doing great work! I'm learning soo much from you! If you ever wander to Oslo, let me know, I'm buying you a beer!
I’m down, would love to visit Norway. Thank you for the kindness!
Wow, this is hitting on all the marks for me right now. I have an episode on Wenders I'm outlining right now, but more importantly "Identity as an artist" is a big subject not only in my life but lately a subject of heavy discussion and something I feel compelled to talk about more in videos. I had a screening at my home recently and we watched an interview with the director afterward who made a statement about how there are only a few filmmakers who are artists and no one should ever call themselves an artist. While I love the filmmaker, I strongly disagree with the statement. I don't see the artist as an unattainable privileged position. I think we face enough challenges as it is and there is no need to diminish ourselves as unworthy of being called an artist. I think if you create personal work from a personal place and behind the eyes of those creations is your soul, whatever genre or medium, seen or unseen, you're making art and therefore are an artist. And success and the ways it is measured...whole other subject I'll save for another time. But yes. I will now end the longest comment ever. GREAT video, T! Definitely a favorite!
Thank you John. Completely agree with you. I was once in a classroom and someone was talking about that thing we apparently have such difficulty in defining: the artist. The person was defending exactly the contrary of what I said in the video and when it was my turn to talk I said I wouldn’t leave the room out of respect, but that I shouldn’t. I think my position was made very clear then and there ahah
Wenders is one of my favorites....good call 👍 Hope you consider doing a piece on Dennis Hopper too. ✌
You’re in for a surprise, soon, very soon! Thank you for watching Joseph.
Hi, beatiful video on Wenders photography and art in general. If you are so kind to say me where the photo at min 9:04 came from (Belgium 2017)?. I have a similar one of 2018 (at a flea market in Bruxelles) and since I am compiling a project with photographic citations and tribute to photographers (also unconscious) I would be grateful to know where this photograph has been published. A search for images in Google did not result any useful info. Thanks in advance.
I was not aware that Wim Wenders was also a photographer, thanks for the video!
If you keep releasing videos like this in UA-cam you will never get a sponsorship from skillshare, you are basically giving away masterclasses for free 😀
Ahahah thank you Ramón! Appreciate it and well sponsorship or no sponsorship I will definitely keep posting them. :)
Alice in the cities is one of my favourite movies. I think it says a lot about Wim Wenders relationship with photography.
Definitely!
I love you T Hopper ✌🏼
Cheers Christopher ✌🏻
Wenders mentioned once that Ozu is a very important source of inspriration, so maybe you could also do a short video about Ozu?
Definitely! In time I’ll for sure approach him :)
@@TatianaHopper Thx for the reply, maybe it's a bit more from me to ask, but maybe you can also extend from Ozu to Antonioni and Tarkovsky. As the they are normally considered as important figures as Ozu was.
Ooh yes do one on Tarkovsky!
Peace to you too!
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5:18 is NOT "Kings of the Road" but "Alice in den Städten"! Thumb up anyway, nice work! :-))) from Munich.
Thank you! Indeed it is! I swapped the clips because I found the Alice in the cities to be more suitable and forgot to change the description. Appreciate your comment!
@@TatianaHopper You are very welcome! Discovered your stuff just yesterday - and will watch all this week. :-))). Do you know about Wenders wife Donata? She is a fine photographer too. Met her once at a vernissage of hers here in Munich.
Yes it's "Alice in the cities", one of my favorite movie. This movie pushed me to buy the Polaroid SX 70
If you press the Shutter button on a camera you are a photographer, if you have taken a photo you like you are a successful photographer.
Paris Texas was excellent.
Will we have a Tarkovsky video in the future?
Hopefully yes!
There's a lot to think about in this one; my brain is smoking!
The german Artists "tiumvirat" : Wim Wenders, Jim Rakete, Peter Lindberg
I like his photography, but a few years back he did a pretty pretentious video with the BBC on the state of photography…
One medium, two media.
www.thoughtco.com/media-medium-and-mediums-1689581
His style of storytelling has been copied to death now.