Samuel Fosso / Samuel Fosso ; introduction by Christine Barthe.
Samuel Fosso (b. 1962) is one of Central Africa's leading contemporary artists, whose playful and perceptive work investigates Pan-African identity and history through the use of portraiture. Fosso's path to artistry was found through his initial work as a commercial portrait photographer, utilising...
| Uniform Title: | Photofile.
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| Language: | English |
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Translated from the French |
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London ; New York :
Thames and Hudson,
2022.
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| Series: | Photofile.
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| Physical Description: | 1 volume (unpaged) : chiefly illustrations (color and black and white) ; 19 cm. |
| Format: | Book |
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Samuel Fosso (b. 1962) is one of Central Africa's leading contemporary artists, whose playful and perceptive work investigates Pan-African identity and history through the use of portraiture. Fosso's path to artistry was found through his initial work as a commercial portrait photographer, utilising his leftover film by capturing self-portraits against well-considered backdrops and incorporating pose, costume and props. Renowned for his 'autoportraits' - styling himself and others as characters from popular culture or politics - Samuel Fosso reflects the world around him through a distinct aesthetic that has at times defied Nigerian dictatorial decree. 0 Fosso's work is now held in the public collections of the Museum of Modern Art and the Tate, and he was the recipient of the Prince Claus Award of The Netherlands, in 2001.00Translation of the French edition, ISBN 9782330166199 (Actes Sud, 2022).0. |
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| Call Number: | TR680 .F67 2022 |
| ISBN: | 0500411204 9780500411209 |