Stella Fakiyesi

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Stella Fakiyesi
Born
Stella Fakiyesi

c. 1971
Nigeria
Nationality Nigerian
Alma mater OCAD University
Occupation(s)Artist, photographer
OrganizationSOF Art House
Known forPhotography
Website stellafakiyesi.com

Stella Fakiyesi (born c. 1971) is a Nigerian creative photographer, cinematographer and painter. Fakiyesi's works in photography and visual art have been featured in many international exhibitions. [1] [2]

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Biography

Fakiyesi was born in Nigeria. She studied photography at Ontario College of Art & Design University from 1993 to 1997. [1] After her graduation in 1997, Fakiyesi started working on her solo career practice in Toronto, Canada. [3] [4] [5] [6] She founded and operated the SOF Art House, a gallery and co-work space for photographers in Toronto from 1999 to 2005. [7]

Selected exhibitions

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