Sam samore biography

Referred to as one of the pioneers of large-scale conceptual photography the photographic work of Sam Samore is linked to post-conceptual art of the 1970’s.

In his well-known filmic work of the 1990’s Allegories of Beauty (Incomplete), and the 1980’s Situations, the artist made iconic pictures about beauty, antagonistic rivalry, voyeurism, non-linear narration and the isolated character marooned in his/her own existential drama.

Authorship, the perception of the individual in the public domain and a focus on physical composure are aspects of these enigma@c images. Early in his career Samore studied psychology, leading him to create a new body of work in 1973: The Suicidist, which set the tone for his later depictions of the an@-hero/heroine.

Sam Samore.

An interest in literary devices, myths and fables, the film storyboard and exposition became established themes in his oeuvre. Text based installations, sound pieces and videos have further enhanced his investigations. In plac