Hilla Becher

Hilla Becher (1934–2015) was a German photographer and conceptual artist.

Also recorded as Hilde Becher; Hilla Wobeser Becher; Hilla Wobeser; Hilda Becher; Hilla Becher.

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Overview

Born at Potsdam in 1934, died at Düsseldorf in 2015.

In detail

Hilla Becher studied at Kunstakademie Düsseldorf. the recorded working language is German.

The field of work recorded is photography.

Membership is recorded of Bernd and Hilla Becher.

Work by Hilla Becher is recorded in the collections of National Gallery of Victoria, Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Auckland Art Gallery, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and Photography Collection.

Distinctions recorded are Erasmus Prize.

Sources

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    “Hilla Becher”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q16947611: Hilla Becher

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