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David Levinthal
1949–

Introduction

David Lawrence Levinthal (born March 8, 1949) is an American photographer who lives and works in New York City. He uses small toys and props with dramatic lighting to construct miniature environments for subject matters varying from war scenes to voyeurism to racial and political references to American pop culture.

Levinthal's major series include Hitler Moves East (1972–1975), Modern Romance (1983–1985), Wild West (1986–1989), Desire (1991–1992), Blackface (1995–1998), Barbie (1997–1998), Baseball (1998–2004), and History (2010–2018).

Wikidata identifier

Q4256545

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Roles

Artist, painter, photographer

ULAN identifier

500343555

Names

David Levinthal, David Lawrence Levinthal

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