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John Coplans

British photographer (1920-2003) · United Kingdom · On the map · Artists · Died at 83

John Rivers Coplans was a British artist, art writer, curator, and museum director. A veteran of World War II and a photographer, he emigrated to the United States in 1960 and had many exhibitions in Europe and North America.

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Awards

Guggenheim Fellowship

About this person

He was on the founding editorial staff of Artforum from 1962 to 1971, and was Editor-in-Chief from 1972 to 1977.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1920 to 2003 · aged 83