Till date, Richard Avedon is remembered as the photographer who shaped and defined America’s sense of fashion and style in the late 20th century, captivating energy, freedom and excitement through his clicks. Best known for his minimalistic and probing portraits, Avedon acted as the driving force who added a sense of vibrancy into the realm of fashion photography. His breath-taking and awe-inspiring photographs have filled the pages of numerous prestigious magazines in the United States of America. One of the most renowned photographers in the world, Avedon was endowed with a brilliant sense of imagery and insight. He delved deep into the subjects he shot and created some of the most intensive and creative photographs for the world to behold. He gave photographers around the world a new vision in portrait photography, something that was quintessentially seen in his works. Avedon’s large gamut of work has been exhibited at various prestigious exhibitions all over the world including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, the Museum of Modern Art, National Museum of American History, Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris and the like. To learn more interesting and intriguing facts about his childhood, personal life and achievements in the field of photography and fashion, scroll down and continue to read this biography.
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Also Known As
Richard Avedon
Place Of Death
San Antonio
Diseases & Disabilities
Schizophrenia
Education
The New School, DeWitt Clinton High School, Columbia University
Awards
1989 - Lifetime Achievement Award from the Council of Fashion Designers of America 1993 - The International Center of Photography Master of Photography Award 1994 - Prix Nadar for his photobook Evidence
Founder/Co-Founder
The Richard Avedon Foundation
Father
Jacob Israel Avedon
Spouse(s)
Doe Avedon (m. 1944–1949), Evelyn Franklin (m. 1951–2004)