Research Catalog

Title

Samuel Fosso / Samuel Fosso ; introduction by Christine Barthe.

Author

Fosso, Samuel, 1962-

Publication

London ; New York : Thames and Hudson, 2022.

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Details

Additional Authors

Barthe, Christine

Description

1 volume (unpaged) : chiefly illustrations (color and black and white); 19 cm.

Summary

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.

Series Statement

Photofile

Uniform Title

Photofile.

Subject

• Fosso, Samuel, 1962-
• Portrait photography > Nigeria
• Art, Black > Nigeria
• Photography, Artistic
• Portrait photography
• Art, Black
• Nigeria

Language (note)

• Translated from the French

Call Number

Sc C 23-95

ISBN

• 0500411204
• 9780500411209

OCLC

1273674052

Author

Fosso, Samuel, 1962- author.

Title

Samuel Fosso / Samuel Fosso ; introduction by Christine Barthe.

Publisher

London ; New York : Thames and Hudson, 2022.

Type of Content

text

still image

Type of Medium

unmediated

Type of Carrier

volume

Series

Photofile

Photofile.

Language

Translated from the French

Added Author

Barthe, Christine, writer of introduction.

Research Call Number

Sc C 23-95