Born in Guadalajara in 1939, Enrique Bostelmann was a photographer of German heritage. Although Bostelmann has done commercial photography for publicity, documentary, etc., he is best known for his artistic work: the photography of social problems and issues as well as the use of objects (common and art) to create conceptual photographs. He was also expert in the photographic reproduction of art.
Bostelmann's conceptual work was influential to the Conceptualists movement in the 70's. He worked with artists of other mediums to create installations and set up juxtaposed objects for the purpose of photographing and displaying the results as "art".
Enrique Bostelmann's work was never highly sought after for purchase but has been exhibited all over the world. He has been the subject of many books, publications and recognitions. He died of heart failure in 2003 on the way to a job.
I thought I would post an example of both his artistic style photographs...a conceptual piece and one that is more a "social" statement...
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