Samuel Fosso
Cameroonian · b. 1962 · Photographer
Samuel Fosso is a Cameroonian-born Nigerian photographer who has worked for most of his career in the Central African Republic. His work includes using self-portraits adopting… (Wikipedia)
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Self PortraitLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $1,386≈ £1,082≈ €1,280Sign up to see
Self PortraitLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $1,310≈ £1,023≈ €1,210Sign up to see
Self PortraitLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $1,260≈ £984≈ €1,164Sign up to see
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Samuel Fosso is a Cameroonian-born Nigerian photographer who has worked for most of his career in the Central African Republic. His work includes using self-portraits adopting a series of personas, often commenting on the history of Africa. One of his most famous works of art, and what he is best known for, is his "autoportraits" where he takes either himself or other more recognizable people and draws them in a style of popular culture or politics. He is recognized as one of Central Africa's leading contemporary artists.
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TateHessel Museum of ArtMuseum of Modern ArtSan Francisco Museum of Modern ArtStudio Museum in HarlemThe Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
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