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Roger Ballen

born 1950

Head Below Wires 1999, printed 2012
© Roger Ballen, courtesy Hamiltons Gallery, London
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Puppy between Feet

Roger Ballen
1999
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Boys with Baby Carriage

Roger Ballen
1997, printed 1999
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Factory Worker Holding Portrait of Grandfather

Roger Ballen
1996, printed 2013
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Handyman

Roger Ballen
1996, printed 2013
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Portrait of Sleeping Girl

Roger Ballen
2000, printed 2013
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Tommy, Samson and a Mask

Roger Ballen
2000, printed 2008
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Apprentices

Roger Ballen
1998, printed 2013
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Posing

Roger Ballen
1995, printed 1999
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