Mike Disfarmer
1884–1959

Introduction

Mike Disfarmer (born Mike Meyer, 1884–1959) was an American photographer known for his portraits of everyday people in rural Arkansas from the 1920s to the 1950s. His stark, realist photographs were rediscovered in the 1970s and later came to be regarded as works of art. Because of his status outside of the artistic mainstream, Disfarmer's photographs are considered an example of Outsider art.

Wikidata identifier

Q1630000

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Roles

Artist, photographer

ULAN identifier

500074988

Names

Mike Disfarmer, Mike Meyer

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Maya Man, A Realistic Day In My Life Living In New York City

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