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Atong Atem

'being photographed was a point of celebration'

Portrait story

Atong Atem on exploring presentation in traditional photography.
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Why portraiture?

Magazine article by Atong Atem, 2025

Atong Atem reflects on her experiences, process and motivation for making portraits.
The Last Women, 2025 Atong Atem
The Last Women, 2025 Atong Atem
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The Last Women, 2025 Atong Atem

Atong Atem: The Last Women

Exhibition

Currently on view

Atem’s major new commission The Last Women embodies the artist’s vibrant style of staged studio portraiture.
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