Barbara Ess
1948–2021

Introduction

Ess was known for her pinhole photographs, and founded the magazine Just Another Asshole, which appeared in various formats, including an audio LP. She was also co-founder of the band Y-Pants, active in New York City in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

Country of birth

United States

Roles

Artist, musician, painter, performance artist, photographer

ULAN identifier

500086231

Names

Barbara Ess, B. Ess, Barbara E Schwartz

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Information from the Getty Research Institute's Union List of Artist Names ® (ULAN), made available under the ODC Attribution License. Accessed December 10, 2024.


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