Candida höfer biography books

German photographer (born )

Candida Höfer (born 4 February ) 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.^[1] Her work explores the ways in which institutional architecture shapes and directs human experience.

Candida höfer biography books

Höfer's technical approach is reflective of her goals as an artist.^[2]

From to , she taught as professor at the Karlsruhe University of Arts and Design. Höfer is the recipient of the Outstanding Contribution to Photography award, as part of the Sony World Photography Awards.^[3] She is based in Cologne.

Early life and education

Candida Höfer was born in in Eberswalde, Province of Brandenburg.^[