"Since starting out in 1970 as a student at the renowned art school Staatliche Kunstakademie in Düsseldorf, Thomas Ruff (b. 1958) continued to gain momentum. Whitechapel Gallery, London, showcases the artist’s innovative life work in an eponymous exhibition from 27 September until 21 January. The photographs question and redefine the artistic potential of the craft as a platform for social commentary. The retrospective presents the trajectory of a career devoted to creating timeless images."