Diane Arbus

Photographer of unconventional portraits

Diane Arbus - Photographer of unconventional portraits
Born

March 14th, 1923
102 years ago

Died

July 26th, 1971
53 years ago — 48 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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An influential American photographer, notable for capturing striking and unconventional portraits of marginalized individuals and communities. Arbus's work often featured subjects such as circus performers, trans individuals, and the mentally ill, challenging societal norms regarding representation and beauty. Her photographs explored themes of identity, difference, and the human condition, often eliciting strong emotional responses. Arbus's notable exhibitions include 'Diane Arbus: A Chronology' and her posthumous feature in the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Arbus's legacy continues to influence contemporary photography.

Published 'Untitled Photographs' in 1972

Exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art in New York

Awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship in 1963

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