Pao Houa Her

1982–

Introduction

Pao Houa Her (born in 1982) is a Hmong-American photographer whose works are primarily centered around the history and lived experiences of the Hmong people. Her's photography consists of greenery and geographic images. She is also a professor at the University of Minnesota and teaches Introduction to Photography.

Wikidata identifier

Q64009661

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Country of birth

Laos

Roles

Artist, photographer, professor

ULAN identifier

500784159

Names

Pao Houa Her

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On view
Floor 6

First acquired
2023

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artists/20522



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