Richard Avedon
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Summary
Richard Avedon was born on May 15, 1923[1], in New York City[2]. He died on October 1, 2004[3], in San Antonio[4]. He worked as a fashion photographer[5], designer[6], and photographer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,779 views/month, #6,831 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Doe Avedon[9], Evelyn Franklin[10]
- Child: John Avedon[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Educated at: Columbia University[13], DeWitt Clinton High School[14], The New School for Social Research[15], PS 6[16]
- Award received: Hasselblad Award[17], Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[18], CFDA Lifetime Achievement Award[19], AIGA Medal[20], prix Nadar Gens d'images[21]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[22]
- Influenced by: Henry Peach Robinson[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Genre: fashion photography[25], portrait photography[26], portrait[27], commercial art[28]
- Commons category: Richard Avedon[29]
- Cause of death: cerebral hemorrhage[30]
- Family name: Avedon[31]
- Given name: Richard[32]
- Official website: http://www.richardavedon.com[33]
- Work location: New York City[34]
- Manner of death: natural causes[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[36]
- Name in native language: Richard Avedon[37]
- Represented by: Pace Gallery[38]
- Start of work period: January 1, 1945[39]
Product Details
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Type: Person[40]
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Country: US[41]
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Began / founded: 1923-05-15[42]
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Ended / dissolved: 2004-10-01[43]
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MusicBrainz ID: ef72caeb-95ca-444c-9403-a46b99a03120[44]
Why It Matters
Richard Avedon has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
FAQs
Where was Richard Avedon born?
Richard Avedon was born in New York City[2].
Where did Richard Avedon die?
Richard Avedon died in San Antonio[4].
Who was Richard Avedon married to?
Richard Avedon's spouses include Doe Avedon[9] and Evelyn Franklin[10].
What did Richard Avedon do for work?
Richard Avedon worked as a fashion photographer[5], designer[6], and photographer[7].
Where did Richard Avedon go to school?
Richard Avedon was educated at Columbia University[13], DeWitt Clinton High School[14], The New School for Social Research[15], and PS 6[16].
What awards did Richard Avedon receive?
Honors received include Hasselblad Award[17], Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[18], CFDA Lifetime Achievement Award[19], and AIGA Medal[20].