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Robert Heinecken
1931–2006

Introduction

Robert Heinecken (1931 – May 19, 2006) was an American artist who referred to himself as a "paraphotographer" because he so often made photographic images without a camera.

Wikidata identifier

Q7345382

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Introduction

Known for his use of photographic imagery, though he rarely used a camera. Heinecken's work was based on appropriated images from magazines and television.

Country of birth

United States

Roles

Artist, installation artist, photographer

ULAN identifier

500101250

Names

Robert Heinecken, Robert F. Heinecken

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