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Irene Küng

Irene Küng (born 1958 in Switzerland) is a Swiss photographer whose work primarily features urban and natural landscapes. Her photography is characterized by the use of light and shadow, which draws comparisons to techniques found in Renaissance painting, including those of Caravaggio. Küng's approach often involves isolating subjects to highlight their form and structure.[1]

Irene Küng
Born1958 (age 65–66)
Switzerland
NationalitySwiss
OccupationPhotographer
Known forFine art photography

Career edit

Küng began her career in graphic design and painting before shifting to photography, where she has been recognized internationally for her approach to architectural and natural subjects.[2][3][4]

Küng's work has been showcased in a variety of solo and group exhibitions worldwide:

Solo exhibitions edit

  • 2008
    • Exhibiting new works by Irene Küng at Chiaroscuro Contemporary Art in Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA, and additional photographs at Chiaroscuro in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA.
  • 2012
    • Showcasing "The China Series" by Irene Küng at Michael Goedhuis, London, UK, alongside Gli Alberi at Chiaroscuro Contemporary Art, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA.
  • 2014
    • A collaborative exhibition featuring Irene Küng and Desert Montessori at Chiaroscuro Contemporary Art, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA.
  • 2017
    • "Trees" by Irene Küng, presented at Chiaroscuro Contemporary Art, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA.
  • 2018
    • A solo showcase of Irene Küng's work at Chiaroscuro Contemporary Art, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA.
  • 2021
    • "Seven Trees" by Irene Küng, on display at Chiaroscuro Contemporary Art, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA.
  • 2023
    • "Rough, Tough and Mystic: Visions of Yunnan and Tibet" by Irene Küng, exhibited at Chiaroscuro Contemporary Art, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA.

Group exhibition edit

  • 2010
    • Irene Küng participates in the BMW – Paris Photo Prize at Paris Photo, Paris, France.
  • 2014
    • The "NY. B&W" exhibition, featuring works including those by Irene Küng, at Pobeda Gallery, Moscow, Russia.
  • 2015
    • A collective fall exhibition, including Irene Küng's pieces, at Chiaroscuro Contemporary Art, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA.
  • 2017
    • Seasonal exhibitions "Holiday Show" and "Spring Show" featuring Irene Küng among others, at Chiaroscuro Contemporary Art, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA.
  • 2018
    • Irene Küng's works featured in various seasonal group shows at Chiaroscuro Contemporary Art, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA.
  • 2019
    • Participation in the "Spring Group Show" and "Civilization: The Way We Live Now" at UCCA Beijing, Beijing, China, along with a winter exhibition at Chiaroscuro Contemporary Art, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA.
  • 2020
    • "The Edges" and fall exhibitions showcasing Irene Küng's contributions at Chiaroscuro Contemporary Art, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA.
  • 2021
    • "Inspired By The Land" in its first and second parts, featuring works by Irene Küng at Chiaroscuro Contemporary Art, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA.
  • 2023
    • Exhibitions like "Inspired by the Land & Sea" and "Civilization: The Way We Live Now" at the Saatchi Gallery, London, UK, including Irene Küng's artistry.
  • 2024
    • Winter exhibitions focusing on medium = paper and another group show including Irene Küng's work at Chiaroscuro Contemporary Art, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA.[5]

Books edit

Title Summary
CIVILIZATION: THE WAY WE LIVE NOW A photographic exploration of global 21st-century civilization.
TREES Photographic celebration of diverse tree species.
9 PHOTOGRAPHERS FOR THE PLANET Collaborative photographic project on sustainability and the environment.
HENRI CARTIER-BRESSON E GLI ALTRI Italy through the eyes of Henri Cartier-Bresson and other photographers.
THE INVISIBLE CITY Transformative photographs of cities at night.
BULGARI Y ROMA Intersection of Rome's architecture and Bulgari's design inspiration.
HOMEWARD, SELECTIONS FROM THE WIELAND COLLECTION Exploration of the concept of home through the Wieland Collection.

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References edit

  1. ^ "Irene Kung – Artist Profile". Lumas.
  2. ^ "Irene Kung Biography". MutualArt.
  3. ^ "IPA 2016 Winner / TREES / IRENE KUNG". photoawards.com. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
  4. ^ "IPA 2015 Winner / The Dark Side / Daniele Corsini". photoawards.com. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
  5. ^ "Irene Kung Selected Solo Exhibitions". MutualArt.
  6. ^ "Books by Irene Kung". irenekung.com. Retrieved 2024-02-26.

External links edit

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