Marguerite Oelofse

Marguerite Oelofse is a South African photographer and visual artist. She was born in Johannesburg, South Africa in 1975 and has been living and working in Cape Town since 2000.

Oelofse's work is focused on the exploration of identity, memory, and place. She uses photography to explore the complexities of her own identity as a South African woman, as well as the collective identity of her country. Her work often focuses on the beauty of everyday life in South Africa, from its landscapes to its people.

Oelofse has exhibited her work internationally, including at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles, the National Gallery of Zimbabwe, and the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. Her work has also been featured in publications such as The New York Times Magazine, The Guardian, and The Wall Street Journal.

In addition to her photography career, Oelofse is also an educator and mentor for young photographers. She has taught workshops at universities around the world and served as a mentor for young photographers through organizations such as World Press Photo Academy and Magnum Photos.

Oelofse's work has been recognized with numerous awards including a World Press Photo Award for her series “The Unseen” (2015) and a Leica Oskar Barnack Award for her series “The Other Side” (2016).