Nicholas Nixon

1947–

Introduction

Nicholas Nixon (born October 27, 1947) is an American photographer, known for his work in portraiture and documentary photography, and for using the 8×10 inch view camera.

Wikidata identifier

Q2309478

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Introduction

Born October 1947. Nixon worked as an architectural photographer in Detroit, Michigan from 1970 to 1971 and then as a freelance photographer in Cambridge, Massachusetts since 1974. From 1977 to 1982, Nixon documented the life and people along the Charles River, Massachusetts.

Country of birth

United States

Roles

Artist, photographer, teacher

ULAN identifier

500037045

Names

Nicholas Nixon, Nick Nixon

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First acquired
2000

Date of birth
October 27, 1947

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