Eikō Hosoe
Japanese photographer (1933–2024)
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Summary
Eikō Hosoe was born on March 18, 1933[1], in Yonezawa[2]. He died on September 16, 2024[3], in Tokyo[4]. He worked as a photographer[5], film producer[6], and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (496 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Japan[9]
- Employer: Tokyo Polytechnic University[10]
- Award received: Person of Cultural Merit[11], Lucie Award[12], Higashikawa Prize[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Commons category: Eikō Hosoe[15]
- Family name: Hosoe[16]
- Given name: Eikō[17], Toshihiro[18]
- Described at URL: https://galerielws.com/photo4/eikoh-hosoe[19]
- Floruit: January 1, 2010[20]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Japanese[21]
- Birth name: 細江 敏廣[22]
- Name in native language: 細江英公[23]
- Name in kana: ほそえ えいこう[24]
- Start of work period: 1954[25]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject New York Public Library[26]
Why It Matters
Eikō Hosoe has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
FAQs
Where was Eikō Hosoe born?
Eikō Hosoe was born in Yonezawa[2].
Where did Eikō Hosoe die?
Eikō Hosoe passed away in Tokyo[4].
What did Eikō Hosoe do for work?
Eikō Hosoe worked as a photographer[5], film producer[6], and university teacher[7].
What awards did Eikō Hosoe receive?
Honors received include Person of Cultural Merit[11], Lucie Award[12], and Higashikawa Prize[13].