Wikipedia entry
Introduction
Candida Höfer (born 4 February 1944) is a German photographer. She is a renowned photographer known for her exploration of public spaces and architecture. In her career she transitioned from portraiture to focusing on spaces like libraries and museums. She is a former student of Bernd and Hilla Becher. Like other Becher students, Höfer's work is known for technical perfection and a strictly conceptual approach. Her work explores the ways in which institutional architecture shapes and directs human experience. Höfer's technical approach is reflective of her goals as an artist. From 1997 to 2000, she taught as professor at the Karlsruhe University of Arts and Design. Höfer is the recipient of the 2018 Outstanding Contribution to Photography award, as part of the Sony World Photography Awards. She is based in Cologne.
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Introduction
Höfer is known for her photographs of public interiors, such as waiting rooms and libraries. German photographer.
Nationality
German
Gender
Female
Roles
Artist, Installation Artist, Photographer
Names
Candida Höfer, Candida Hoefer, Claudia Höfer
Ulan
500116144
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Works

2 works online

Exhibitions

Publications

  • Our Selves: Photographs by Women Artists Exhibition catalogue, Hardcover, 152 pages
  • Oasis in the City: The Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden at The Museum of Modern Art Hardcover, 284 pages
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