Arthur Leipzig
1918–2014

Introduction

Arthur Leipzig (October 25, 1918 – December 5, 2014) was an American photographer who specialized in street photography and was known for his photographs of New York City. In 2004, he won the Lucie Award for Outstanding Achievement in Fine Art Photography.

Wikidata identifier

Q710366

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Introduction

Documentary photographer known for his images of street life in New York City. His work is in the collections of MoMA, the National Portrait Gallery in Washington and the Bibliothèque Nationale de France. He published 4 books of photography, and in 2004, was awarded the Lucie Award for fine arts photography by the Lucie Foundation.

Country of birth

United States

Roles

Artist, photographer

ULAN identifier

500129206

Names

Arthur Leipzig

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