Stephen Gill | |
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 Gill in 2014 | |
| Born | 1971 (age 52–53) Bristol, England |
| Occupation | Photographer |
| Website | www |
Stephen Gill (born 1971) [1] is a British experimental, conceptual and documentary photographer. His work has been exhibited internationally along with his books that are a key aspect of his practice.
Gill's work is held in the following permanent collections:
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