Adama Jalloh facts for kids
Adama Jalloh was born in 1993. She is a British photographer. Her family comes from Sierra Leone. Adama's photos have been shown in famous places. These include the Tate Modern and the V&A Museum in London. She mostly takes pictures of people (portraits). She also takes photos that tell a story (documentary photography).
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About Adama's Early Life and School
Adama Jalloh was born in 1993. Her parents are from Sierra Leone. She grew up and lives in London. She went to the Arts University Bournemouth. There she studied commercial photography. This means taking photos for businesses or ads. In 2015, she won a special award. It was the British Journal of Photography Breakthrough Award. She won it for one amazing photo she took while still a student.
Adama's Photography Work
Adama Jalloh's photos have been part of many art shows. These shows are called exhibitions.
- In 2015, her work was at the Tate Modern in London. This show was called "After Hours: Soul of A Nation." She showed her project Familiar Faces.
- In 2018, her photos were in Ghana. The show was "Celebration of African Female Photographers."
- In 2019, her project "Love Story" was at the V&A Museum in London. This museum is famous for art and design.
- Also in 2019, her work was shown in Mali. This was for the "Bamako Encounters" photography event.
Special Exhibitions
From 2020 to 2021, Adama had a special show. It was at the Horniman Museum in London. The exhibition was named "An Ode To Afrosurrealism." She showed her photos with another artist, Hamed Maiye.
Working for Others
Many groups and magazines have asked Adama to take photos for them. This is called a commission. One famous fashion brand she worked for is Alexander McQueen. She has also photographed many musicians. Some of these artists include Little Simz, Freddie Gibbs, and Mr Eazi.
Magazine Covers
In May 2023, Adama's photo was on a famous magazine cover. She took a picture of actress Selma Blair. This photo was on the front of Vogue Germany. Vogue is a very well-known fashion magazine.