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Nan Goldin

(1953) Photographer United States

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Nan Goldin is a photographer from the United States, best known for Nan Goldin.

Quick Facts About Nan Goldin

Born
September 12, 1953
Nationality
United States
Profession
Photographer
Notable works
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Known for
The Ballad of Sexual Dependency

About Nan Goldin

Nancy Goldin is an American photographer and activist. Her work explores in snapshot-style the emotions of the individual, in intimate relationships, and the bohemian LGBT subcultural communities, especially dealing with the devastating HIV/AIDS crisis of the 1980s. Her most notable work is The Ballad of Sexual Dependency. In the slideshow and monograph (1986) Goldin portrayed her chosen family, meanwhile documenting the post-punk and gay subcultures. She is a founding member of the advocacy group P.A.I.N. against the opioid epidemic. She lives and works in New York City.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Time 100 Hasselblad Award Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres Lucie Award Women In Motion Award for Photography Royal Photographic Society Award

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