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Shōmei Tōmatsu

Japanese photographer (1930-2012) · Japan · On the map · Artists · Died at 82

Shōmei Tōmatsu was a Japanese photographer. He is known primarily for his images that depict the impact of World War II on Japan and the subsequent occupation of U.S. forces.

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Awards

Medal with Purple Ribbon1995
Chūnichi Shimbun award

About this person

As one of the leading postwar photographers, Tōmatsu is attributed with influencing the younger generations of photographers including those associated with the magazine Provoke.

Country
Japan
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1930 to 2012 · aged 82