Elfie Semotan
Elfie Semotan (25 July 1941 – 6 June 2026) was an Austrian fashion photographer. She was a recipient of the Austrian Decoration for Science and Art (2011). Semotan died in Jennersdorf on 6 June 2026, at the age of 84.
Also recorded as Elfriede Semotan
Elfie Semotan
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- Name
- Elfie Semotan
- Born
- 25 July 1941
- Birthplace
- Wels, Reichsgau Oberdonau, Germany
- Died
- 6 June 2026
- Place of death
- Jennersdorf, Burgenland, Austria
- Occupation
- Fashion photographer
- Education
- Vienna Fashion School
- Nationality
- Austria.
- Fields
- photography and modelling.
- Honours
- Decoration of Merit in Gold of the State of Vienna, City of Vienna Prize for Fine Arts, Austrian Decoration for Science and Art and culture award of Upper Austria.
- Languages
- German.
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Elfie Semotan (25 July 1941 – 6 June 2026) was an Austrian fashion photographer. She was a recipient of the Austrian Decoration for Science and Art (2011). Semotan died in Jennersdorf on 6 June 2026, at the age of 84.
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Biography
Biography
Elfie Semotan studied at Modeschule der Stadt Wien. The recorded working language is German. The field of work recorded is photography and modelling. Residence is recorded at New York City and Vienna. Work by Elfie Semotan is recorded in the collections of Amsab - Instituut voor Sociale Geschiedenis Gent. Distinctions recorded are Decoration of Merit in Gold of the State of Vienna, City of Vienna Prize for Fine Arts, Austrian Decoration for Science and Art and culture award of Upper Austria.
Jaime Rosales, Thomas Logoreci, Iris Elezi, Stephan Bechinger, Nora Fingscheidt, Christine Dollhofer, Elfie Semotan, Joerg Burger and Neil Young at Crossing Europe film festival 2019 in Linz / Austria
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Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Elfie Semotan • Born — 25 July 1941 • Birthplace — Wels, Reichsgau Oberdonau, Germany • Died — 6 June 2026 • Place of death — Jennersdorf, Burgenland, Austria • Occupation — Fashion photographer • Education — Vienna Fashion School
Identity and origins
Identity and origins
The authorities additionally record the heading Elfriede Semotan. Her recorded language was German. She married Kurt Kocherscheidt.
Life and career
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Life and career
The full dated record · 2 entries
1941
Elfie Semotan born at Wels.
2026
Elfie Semotan died at Jennersdorf.
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- New York City, Vienna and Jennersdorf.
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Wels.
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Jennersdorf.
Death place
Where the work is held
Recognition and collections
Elfie Semotan received Decoration of Merit in Gold of the State of Vienna, City of Vienna Prize for Fine Arts, Austrian Decoration for Science and Art and culture award of Upper Austria.
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- 1.Zum Tod von Elfie Semotan: Die fotografische Erzählerin abseits aller Moden. OÖ Nachrichten. 2026-06-07.
- 2.Elfie Semotan.
- 3.Elfie Semotan ist tot. orf.at. 2026-06-06.
- 4.Abschied von Starfotografin Elfie Semotan. burgenland.orf.at. 2026-06-22.
- 5.Lisl Ponger und Elfie Semotan von Land Wien ausgezeichnet. 2004-06-24.
- 6.Großer Landespreis für Kultur an Elfie Semotan und Elfi Aichinger. nachrichten.at. 2024-11-04.
- 7.PA LH Stelzer: Elfie Semotan und Elfi Aichinger erhalten den „Großen Landespreis für Kultur“. ots.at. 2024-11-04.
- 8.© Elfie Semotan – Ausstellung Museum für Geschichte. 2005.
- 9.Mit der Kamera den Puls fühlen in Kunstzeitung September 2013.
- 10.Elfie Semotan. 2018-11-30.
- 11.Stephan Hilpold. Elfie Semotan im Kunsthaus: Wegwerffotos für die Ewigkeit. Der Standard. 2021-05-04.
- 12.Stephan Hilpold. Buchtipp:Einer fehlt auf der Klassenfahrt: Elfie Semotan im Salzburger Fotohof. Der Standard. 2022-08-19.
- 13.Ekin Erkan. Elfie Semotan and Nina Hollein: Inspiration Comes from Everyday Life. The Brooklyn Rail. 2024-08-23.
- 14.Behind the Camera. Flatz-Museum.
- 15.Johanna Adorján. „Das ist nicht so Mode-Mode bei mir“. Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung. 2016-03-24.
- 16.All Personal. Das private Werk von Elfie Semotan. Deutsche Gesellschaft für Photographie.
- 17.Buchtipp: Elfie Semotan. All personal. 3sat Kulturzeit. 2023-08-28.
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