Liberated American Woman (1998), 2000

Samuel Fosso Biography

Samuel Fosso is one of the most renowned and prodigious young African photographers. His fantastical portraits of different types of people - from African Chiefs to American women - are revealed, upon closer inspection, to be self-portraits. A witty and ironic exploration of self-identity, Fosso’s work has been shown in major global venues such as the Photographers’ Gallery in London and the Guggenheim Museum in New York, and is currently on display at the ‘Street and Studio’ exhibition at Tate Modern in London until 31st August 2008. Platform for Art displayed three works by Samuel Fosso at Gloucester Road Underground Station. They were displayed, billboard scale, on the disused District and Circle line platform until 13th June, 2005. These exhibitions were a major highlight of Africa 2005, a season of events that saw artists, musicians and performers bringing London’s South Bank to life.