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Shōmei Tōmatsu

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Japanese photographer (1930-2012)

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Shōmei Tōmatsu was a Japanese photographer. S. forces. As one of the leading postwar photographers, Tōmatsu is attributed with influencing the younger generations of photographers including those associated with the magazine Provoke.

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Awards 2

1995Medal with Purple Ribbon
Chūnichi Shimbun award

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About this person

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

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Japan
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1930 to 2012 · aged 82
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9 languages

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