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Candida Höfer

German photographer · Germany · On the map · Artists · Born 1944 · age 82

Candida Höfer is a German 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.

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Awards

Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany2015

About this person

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.

Country
Germany
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1944 · age 82