Shōmei Tōmatsu

Shōmei Tōmatsu (1930–2012) was a Japanese photographer.

Also recorded as Shōmei Tomatsu; Tomatsu Shomei; Shomei Tomatsu; Shoumei Toumatsu.

Shōmei Tōmatsu in brief

Born
1930
Died
2012
Known for
photographer
Place of birth
Nagoya
Contents

Overview

Born at Nagoya in 1930, died at Naha in 2012.

In detail

Shōmei Tōmatsu studied at Aichi University. the recorded working language is Japanese.

Work by Shōmei Tōmatsu is recorded in the collections of Minneapolis Institute of Art, Art Institute of Chicago, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Museum of Modern Art and Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam.

Distinctions recorded are Medal with Purple Ribbon and Chūnichi Shimbun award.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Shōmei Tōmatsu”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1373158: Shōmei Tōmatsu

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