LUMAS is commemorating its twentieth anniversary with a special Anniversary Collection. The capsule showcases five limited and hand-signed editions by prominent artists who have significantly contributed to the gallery’s evolution. This collection, which includes previously unpublished works, features pieces from artists such as Isabelle Menin, Luc Dratwa, Wolfgang Uhlig, André Monet, and Carl Miller. The range includes a variety of styles — from Menin's detailed floral collages to Miller’s hyperrealistic depictions of Californian pools.
LUMAS' Anniversary Collection will be available from September 1 to October 31, 2024, both online and in galleries globally. Additionally, LUMAS will donate the proceeds to the Foundation of the University of the Arts Berlin and Room to Read in order to support educational initiatives. Finally, the accompanying book, Liberation of the Arts, will provide a retrospective on LUMAS’s two decades of influence in contemporary photographic art.
Celebratory Gallery Anniversary Capsules
LUMAS Marks Its Anniversary with a Anniversary Collection
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