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Lewis Baltz

American photographer (1945-2014) · United States · On the map · Artists · Died at 69

Lewis "Duke" Baltz was an American visual artist, photographer, and educator. He was an important figure in the New topographics movement of the late 1970s and was one of the photographers featured in the seminal New Topographics exhibition at the Eastman House.

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Guggenheim Fellowship

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His best known work was monochrome photography of suburban landscapes and industrial parks which highlighted his commentary of void within the "American Dream".

Country
United States
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1945 to 2014 · aged 69

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