2022
Max Steven Grossman explores in his photography the concept of our modern reality — as well as the objects and places that are tangible and “real” right now but may no longer exist as soon as tomorrow. He is best known for his “Bookscapes” series, which sees large-scale composite images working to visualize the gradual loss of tangible paper books and photographs to a world of virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and the cloud computing and online archives of the digital age.
Born in Barranquilla, Colombia, in 1971, Grossman initially studied engineering at the University of Philadelphia, graduating in 1994. Soon after graduation, he developed a passion for photography and attended New York University and the International Center of Photography, completing his MFA in 2000.
Grossman’s unique approach to his still-life and color photography consists of composing large-scale works based on a compilation of images. For instance, for his “Bookscapes” series, he creates “surface-only libraries” featuring photos of different bookshelves, which he reorganizes around a specific theme. Composite shelves are formed around subjects like fashion, sports, architecture, business, film, and rock and roll, such as his Rock BL4 and Rock BWH.
Grossman’s photographs have been exhibited around the world, including at the Museum of Modern Art in Cartagena, Beatriz Esguerra Art in Bogota, the Museum of Modern Art in Barranquilla, Art Wynwood in Miami and more. He has also shown his works at several international art fairs and foundations in Switzerland, Panama, Hong Kong and Spain.
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Rock SQ WF
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This bookscape is a compilation of books about contemporary music - featuring Billy Joel, Madonna, Duran Duran, Queen, Beastie Boys and more
Plexiglass, Photographic Paper
Rock SH
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Bookscape series with contemporary books on Rock legends Elvis, Janis Joplin, Elton John, Jimi Hendrix, Abba, The Who, Grateful Dead, Fleetwood Mac and more
Plexiglass, Photographic Paper
Rock M6
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Part of Grossman’s acclaimed "Bookscapes" photograph series, this hyperreal bookshelf composition celebrates the iconic music of the past 5 decades featuring legendary rock bands, po...
Plexiglass, Photographic Paper
Rock AS Color Photography on Plexiglass, Contemporary, 21st Century
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Bookscape series with contemporary books on Rock legends The Beatles, Abba, The Beach Boys, Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Stevie Wonder Rush, Led Zeppelin and more
Plexiglass, Photographic Paper
Music CNT
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Grossman’s seemingly disparate studies in engineering and art have helped mold his work into a study of reality and imagination. In his "Bookscapes" series he digitally reorganizes p...
Photographic Paper
Rock Jazz W
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
In Max Steven Grossman's "Bookscapes" series he digitally reorganizes photos from different bookshelves into a thematic library of Music, Art, Fashion, Architecture, Law, Sports and ...
Photographic Paper
Rock WJ by Max Steven Grossman
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Woodmere, OH
Acrylic Mounted Photograph
Other Medium
Book scape Photography, Music_ROCK SQ RA Square, Ed. of 5 by Max Steven Grossman
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
MAX STEVEN GROSSMAN ROCK SQ RA (Square) Trans Mounted Metallic Print 40 x 44 in. Ed 3 of 5 Please note, there is a 3 week printing lead time** Certificate of Authenticity Included ...
Mixed Media, Digital
Rock SA V, Ed. of 5_Max Steven Grossman_Bookscape/Interior Photography/Music
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
MAX STEVEN GROSSMAN "Rock SA V" Trans Mounted Metallic Print 91 x 48 in. Ed of 5 Please note, there is a 3 week printing lead time** Certificate of Authenticity Included Exploring ...
Metal
Bookscape Photography, Film_Rock Fashion SQ C , Ed. of 5_Max Steven Grossman
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
MAX STEVEN GROSSMAN RAFF SQ LM Trans Mounted Metallic Print 40 x 44 in. Ed 4 of 5 Please note, there is a 3 week printing lead time** Certificate of Authenticity Included Exploring...
Mixed Media, Digital
Book Scape Photography, Albums, Music, Ed. of 5, Rock TM by Max Steven Grossman
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
MAX STEVEN GROSSMAN "Rock TM" Trans Mounted Metallic Print 48 x 100 in. Ed 1 of 5 (Other Sizes May Be Available) Please note, there is a 3 week printing lead time** Certificate of A...
Mixed Media, Digital
Photography_Bookscape/Interior_Music_RAFF SQ YL, Ed. of 5_Max Steven Grossman
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
MAX STEVEN GROSSMAN RAFF SQ YL Trans Mounted Metallic Print 40 x 44 in. Ed of 5 Please note, there is a 3 week printing lead time** Certificate of Authenticity Included Exploring t...
Mixed Media
