French-Cameroonian photographer Samuel Fosso will showcase his iconic avant-garde photographs at the Christophe Person Gallery in Paris. The exhibition will display Fosso’s complete series of photographs, which he made in 1997 for the famous TATI boutique in the 18th district of Paris. Ten self-portraits in which Fosso explores the roles of various archetypes, from the Liberated American Woman to the Golf Player, and the Rocker will be featured from May 16th.
Exploring Personal and Social Identity
Fosso’s images are fascinating, they are humorous and ironic. These images question notions of personal and social identity. The exhibition celebrates the 50th anniversary of the TATI brand. Fosso’s self-portraits offer a new dimension to the genre of self-portraiture – historical and political, fictional and intimate. Fosso’s practice of embodying key historical figures and social archetypes in front of the camera has become a clear demonstration of the power of photography.
Fosso’s Background
Samuel Fosso was born in Cameroon in 1962 and began his career as a photographer at a very young age. He worked in the studio tradition of Seydou Keïta and Malick Sidibé, two of the most prominent African photographers of the 20th century. Fosso gained international recognition when he participated in the first edition of the Rencontres de Bamako photography festival in 1994. His self-portraits and photographic performances have a signature style.
Inspiration to artists and photographers
The TATI exhibition is an excellent opportunity for photography enthusiasts to explore the works of one of the most influential photographers. Fosso’s powerful images is an inspiration to artists and photographers worldwide. This exhibition is a celebration of Fosso’s work and his contribution to the world of contemporary photography. Visitors to the Christophe Person Gallery can expect to be impressed by Fosso’s iconic self-portraits and to gain a deeper understanding of the power of photography.
