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Laurie Simmons
1949–

Introduction

Laurie Simmons (born October 3, 1949) is an American artist, photographer and filmmaker. Since the mid-1970s, Simmons has staged scenes for her camera with dolls, ventriloquist dummies, objects on legs, and people, to create photographs that reference domestic scenes. She is part of The Pictures Generation, a name given to a group of artists who came to prominence in the 1970s. The Pictures Generation also includes Cindy Sherman, Barbara Kruger, and Louise Lawler.

Wikidata identifier

Q3219659

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Introduction

American photographer.

Country of birth

United States

Roles

Artist, photographer

ULAN identifier

500077698

Names

Laurie Simmons

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