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Robert Frank

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Born November 9, 1924 · Zurich, Switzerland

Died September 9, 2019

Biography

Robert Frank is one of the most acclaimed photographers of the 20th century. He is best known for his seminal book "The Americans", featuring photographs taken by the artist in the mid-1950s as he traveled across the U.S. on a Guggenheim fellowship. Robert Frank is also known as a filmmaker.

Awards & recognition

  • Swiss Press Photo Lifetime Achievement Award · 2012
  • Hasselblad Award · 1996
  • Dr. Erich Salomon Prize · 1985
  • Guggenheim Fellowship

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