Mark Cohen
1943–

Introduction

Mark Cohen (born August 24, 1943) is an American photographer best known for his innovative close-up street photography.

Cohen's major books of photography are Grim Street (2005), True Color (2007), and Mexico (2016). His work was first exhibited in a group exhibition at George Eastman House in 1969 and he had his first solo exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City in 1973. He was awarded Guggenheim Fellowships in 1971 and 1976. and received a National Endowment for the Arts grant in 1975.

Wikidata identifier

Q6767105

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Roles

Artist, photographer

ULAN identifier

500079774

Names

Mark Cohen

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