Guy Tillim (b. 1962, South Africa) is a South African photographer known for his incisive documentary work examining post-colonial African societies, urban environments, and political transformation. He began his career as a photojournalist during the final years of apartheid, which continues to inform his perspective on power, history, and representation.

Tillim’s work is characterized by carefully composed, often quiet images that reveal complex social and architectural realities. His projects frequently focus on cities across Africa, documenting the traces of colonialism, modernization, and decay within built environments.

His photobooks, including Avenue Patrice Lumumba and Museum of the Revolution, are widely regarded for their subtle narrative structure and strong visual coherence. For collectors, Tillim’s work is significant for its thoughtful engagement with geopolitical themes and its contribution to contemporary documentary photography and photobook culture.

Guy Tillim is a South African photographer born in 1962. He is renowned for his documentary images of post-apartheid South Africa and various African regions, capturing both everyday life and political transitions. His large-format color works, such as the series ‘Avenue Patrice Lumumba’, highlight architectural and historical layers in African cities. Tillim has exhibited globally and received the 2016 Hasselblad Award. He lives and works in Cape Town.