
Thomas Ruff is a German artist working in Photography based in Düsseldorf, Germany who has participated in 231 art fair editions across 59 fairs including TEFAF Maastricht, Frieze Los Angeles, Frieze New York.
Quick Facts
- Based in
- Düsseldorf, Germany
- Country
- Germany
- Born
- Type
- Individual
Represented By
Art Fair Career Timeline
2026
2025
Frieze New YorkArt Basel ParisArt Basel Hong KongTEFAF MaastrichtFrieze LondonFrieze Los AngelesArt Basel Miami BeachARCO MadridArt BaselFrieze SeoulParis PhotoThe Armory ShowFrieze MastersBRAFAArte FieraArtissimaZona Macoart KARLSRUHEEXPO ChicagoIndia Art FairMarket Art FairMiartArt TorontoArt CologneArt ParisUntitled ArtArt MiamiartgenèveArt SGArt Busan
2024
2023
Works in Museum Collections
Artist's shoes by Thomas Ruff
1993
Europeana
jpeg NY 15 - Fotografía
2007
Europeana
Other Portrait, 71B/101
1994-1995
Harvard Art Museums
Collection data via The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Harvard Art Museums (CC BY), and Europeana
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Discover more artists →Frequently Asked Questions
What medium does Thomas Ruff work in?
Thomas Ruff primarily works in Photography.
Where is Thomas Ruff based?
Thomas Ruff is based in Düsseldorf, Germany.
When was Thomas Ruff born?
Thomas Ruff was born in 1958.
What is Thomas Ruff's nationality?
Thomas Ruff is German.







