THOMAS DEGEN
Thomas Degen (THD) found inspiration in the overlooked – the ordinary, the modest, the unnoticed.
Through his lens, such moments were transformed, casting them in a renewed light. His creative process was guided by the search for inner images mirrored in outer reality. Vivid, saturated colors became a defining feature of his work. By experimenting with both brief and prolonged exposure times, Degen explored visual phenomena beyond the limits of human perception.
“We only ever see a tiny fraction of reality.” — Thomas Degen (1955–2021)
FAMOUS WORKS
From 1980 to 2007, Thomas Degen contributed his photography to leading magazines such as Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and i-D Magazine.
His work has been exhibited at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, Le Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, and the Chelsea Art Museum in New York.
1983 – Joseph Beuys
IMPRESSION
Each series of works is presented in its own gallery, which can be explored through the menu on the left (or top on mobile). The following presentation shows only a selection, intended to provide a brief glimpse into the diversity of the various works.
