photojojo:

You’re looking a the world’s most expensive photo!

It was formerly Cindy Sherman’s Untitled #96, but Andreas Gursky’s 73” x 153” print of Rhein II bumped it when it sold for $4.3 million. 

Most Valuable Photo: Andreas Gursky Photo Sells for $4.3 Million

Most people are hating on this photo, judging it by 500-pixel-wide image on their computer monitor. I’ve seen this photo in person, and it’s quite impressive. Gursky’s work is best viewed at its intended scale. I consider the reactions a good example of how the internet has affected the general public’s perception of art (and it’s not a good thing).

Very cool. Makes me think of Sim City, too.

(Source: ummhello)