Tengbeh Kamara is a Dutch-Liberian photographer (1996) based in Amsterdam. Their work is known for the strong and honest portraits of powerful people. Tengbeh’s artistic practice balances between documentary, autobiographical and political fields. Being a black and queer photographer, Tengbeh often documents those experiences. However, Their curiosity also draws them to explore more identities and social issues than just their own. Tengbeh is part of a new generation of photographers characterised by their inclusive, daring and critical eyes. Tengbeh makes visible what has systematically been ignored, resulting in beautiful, powerful and colourful photographs.

Clients

Anne+, The Black Archives, Black Pride, CJP, De Correspondent, Flow, Foam, Footlocker, Greenpeace, Hub, Levi’s, Mastercard, Netflix, Oneworld, Pathe, Stem op een vrouw, Twitch, De Volkskrant, VICE, Wereldmuseum.

Awards

2024 - Shortlisted SO Awards

2023 - De Volkskrant: Emerging Talents of 2023 (#3 Fotografie)

Exhibitions

2024 - SO Awards, Capital C

2024 - Roze Filmdagen, Meterhuisje

2023 - Yes, I do, Gallerie Nieuw Dakota

2023 - Gay Games 1998, Het Amsterdam Museum

2022 - Trots, Natuurhistorisch Museum Rotterdam

2022 - Queer Love Liberia, Melkweg Up

2022 - Utopia, Bar Bario

2021 - Utopia, NDSM Fuse

Press

2023 - Vogue Nederland: Diary van Stijn de Vries

2023 - The Thing Magazine: 5 photographers too good to be replaced by AI

2023 - Linda: Deze foto’s van jonge modefotografen moet je zien

2021 - VICE Benelux: De foto's van Tengbeh Kamara tonen dat je ook met grote borsten en heupen androgyn kan zijn

Speaking Engagements

2023 - Hilversum Museum, panel on gender and photography

2023 - Kunststof/jongstof, personal radio interview

2022 - Van Gogh Museum, panel on femininity in art

2022 - Pakhuis de Zwijger, panel on coming out day

2022 - Rotterdam Pride, tv interview on Non-Binary and Trans Inclusion

2022 - Scholieren.com, online video on being queer in high school

2021 - Lipton, video ad on friendship and activism

2021 - Cameranu, online videointerview on photography and work process