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Jurgen Schadeberg

1931 – 2020

Dockland, London 1975
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Biography

Jürgen Schadeberg (18 March 1931 – 29 August 2020) was a German-born South African photographer and artist. He photographed key moments in South African history, including iconic photographs such as Nelson Mandela at Robben Island prison. He also lived, worked and taught in London and Spain, and photographed in many African countries.

His work is held in the collections of the UK Arts Council, National Portrait Gallery, Tate and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

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  • Disco, London

    Jurgen Schadeberg
    1982
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  • Dockland, London

    Jurgen Schadeberg
    1975
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  • Gulbenkian out for a stroll, London

    Jurgen Schadeberg
    1968
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