Kamara’s work is known for the intimate and honest portraits of powerful people. The artists’ practice balances between documentary, autobiographical and political fields. Being a black and queer photographer, Tengbeh often documents those experiences. However, their curiosity also draws them to explore more identities and social issues than just their own. Tengbeh is part of a new generation of photographers characterized by their inclusive, daring and critical eyes. Kamara makes visible what has systematically been ignored, resulting in beautiful, powerful and colorful photographs.
Browse works by Tengbeh Kamara
Tengbeh Kamara
Ali in Zuid (2024)
Tengbeh Kamara
Untitled (2022)
Tengbeh Kamara
Untitled (2023)
Tengbeh Kamara
Shanice (2023)
Tengbeh Kamara
Lovers in Liberia (2022)
Tengbeh Kamara (1996) is a Dutch-Liberian self-taught photographer based in Amsterdam. Their work has been shown at Nieuw Dakota, the Amsterdam Museum, Natural History Museum Rotterdam, Melkweg MILK and several others. They were nominated by De Volkskrant as one of the Emerging Talents of 2023, and shortlisted for the SO AWARDS 2023. Their work has been featured in Vogue Nederland, VICE Benelux, The Thing Magazine and Linda.
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