Is The imposing statue under copyright?

Yes, this artwork is still under copyright.

What is the thematic context of The imposing statue?

african crisis documentation, post-colonial critique, authoritarian symbolism, power & propaganda", kenyan photojournalism legacy, documenting oppression, amin's regime witness, "monumental scale

The imposing statueMohamed Amin · 1977

Documentary Photography
1977
Mohamed Amin Foundation

Monument to vainglory: the imposing statue which Emperor Jean-Bédel Bokassa erected for himself in the Central African Empire’s capital of Bangui, a grim reminder of an evil tyranny. Kenya

Mohamed Amin (1943 – 1996)

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Mohamed Amin Foundation (Nairobi, Kenya)

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About this artwork

Title: The imposing statue
Artist: Mohamed Amin
Year: 1977
Format: Landscape
Copyright status: Under copyright
Where to see it: Mohamed Amin Foundation
Movement: Documentary Photography
Creative period: Late Period
Corpus context: "monumental scale, authoritarian symbolism
Keywords: geometric architectural, 1977 photographic art, public square artwork

Questions & Answers

What does the 1977 date of "The imposing statue" correspond to in Mohamed Amin's career?

Given its 1977 date, "The imposing statue" falls in Mohamed Amin's Late Period.

Can the image of "The imposing statue" by Mohamed Amin be freely reproduced?

"The imposing statue" by Mohamed Amin is still protected by copyright. This status governs how the image of the work may be reproduced.

Can "The imposing statue" by Mohamed Amin, held at the Mohamed Amin Foundation, be legally reproduced?

"The imposing statue" by Mohamed Amin, held at the Mohamed Amin Foundation, is still protected by copyright. This status determines whether reproductions of the image may be made.