Samuel Fosso

Samuel Fosso (born 1962) is a Nigerian photographer and artist.

Samuel Fosso in brief

Born
1962
Known for
photographer and artist
Place of birth
Kumba
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Overview

Born at Kumba in 1962.

In detail

the recorded working language is French.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are self-portrait.

Work by Samuel Fosso is recorded in the collections of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Tate, Museum of Modern Art, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and Hessel Museum of Art.

Distinctions recorded are Prince Claus Award.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Samuel Fosso”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3471115: Samuel Fosso

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