The imposing statue
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
Questions & Answers
Where does "The imposing statue" fall in Mohamed Amin's career?
"The imposing statue" represents the Late Period of Mohamed Amin.
How old was Mohamed Amin when creating "The imposing statue" in 1977?
When "The imposing statue" was created in 1977, Mohamed Amin - born in 1943 - was 34 years old.
Toward which tone does "The imposing statue" lean?
A green to violet spectrum hue runs through "The imposing statue" by Mohamed Amin.
Mohamed Amin (1943 – 1996)
Mohamed Amin (1943-1996) was a groundbreaking Kenyan photojournalist famed for documenting African crises, notably the 1984 Ethiopian famine & Idi Amin's regime. His powerful images sparked global awareness and charity efforts. Explore his legacy at
Mohamed Amin Foundation (Nairobi, Kenya)
Explore the legacy of Mohamed Amin, Kenya's legendary photojournalist! Discover his vast archive documenting African history & wildlife crises like the Ethiopian famine. The foundation also offers media training & cultural preservation programs.
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
- Creative period: Late Period
- Corpus context: kenyan photojournalism legacy , amin's regime witness
- Keywords: documentary photography , monumental photography , bangui monument image
- Color hue: Green to Violet Spectrum