Photography Transformed

Photography Transformed: The Metropolitan Bank and Trust Collection is a landmark survey of contemporary photography and its profound influence on modern art. 

Written by acclaimed critic Klaus Kertess, this richly illustrated volume showcases one of the world's most significant collections of conceptual and artist-driven photography, featuring works by nearly 200 influential artists. 

Through more than 500 color reproductions, readers encounter groundbreaking images by renowned figures including Andy Warhol, Robert Rauschenberg, Cindy Sherman, Hiroshi Sugimoto, Andreas Gursky, Matthew Barney, and many others. 

The book examines how photography evolved from a specialized medium into a central force in contemporary artistic practice, intersecting with painting, sculpture, film, video, and performance art. Kertess places these works within their historical and cultural context, exploring the impact of conceptual art and technological innovation on photographic expression. 

Both an authoritative reference and a visually compelling celebration of artistic experimentation, Photography Transformed is an essential resource for photographers, collectors, scholars, students, and anyone interested in the evolution of contemporary visual culture.