Charles Brittin

1928–2011

Introduction

Photographer documented the so-called Beat culture in Los Angeles and emerging arts scene, particularly in Venice, California, as well as the civil rights movement, the Black Panthers and antiwar protests in the 1960s.

Country of birth

United States

Roles

Artist, photographer

ULAN identifier

500125585

Names

Charles Brittin, Charles William Brittin

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First acquired
2015

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artists/17057


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