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Joan Acocella

(1945–2024) Journalist United States

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Joan Acocella was a journalist from the United States, best known for Twenty-eight Artists and Two Saints.

Quick Facts About Joan Acocella

Born
April 13, 1945
Died
January 7, 2024
Nationality
United States
Profession
Journalist
Notable works
Twenty-eight Artists and Two Saints
Known for
Creating Hysteria

About Joan Acocella

Joan Barbara Acocella was an American dance critic and author. From 1998 to 2019, she was a dance critic for The New Yorker. She also wrote for The New York Review of Books for 33 years and authored books on dance, literature, and psychology.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Guggenheim Fellowship Berlin Prize Nona Balakian Citation for Excellence in Reviewing

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