Ken Heyman
1930–2019

Introduction

Ken Heyman (October 6, 1930 – December 10, 2019) was an American photographer, best known for his collaborations with the cultural anthropologist Margaret Mead and the 36th President of the United States Lyndon B. Johnson.

Wikidata identifier

Q42315105

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Introduction

He was a student of Margaret Mead, whom he collaborated with for 20 years. His work appears in many books and magazines including LIFE, and with the Magnum photo agency. His work held in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Modern Art, among others.

Country of birth

United States

Roles

Artist, photographer

ULAN identifier

500343776

Names

Ken Heyman, Kenneth Louis Heyman, Ken Heymann

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