Award
Lucie Award
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Elliott Erwitt
1928-07-26 – 2023-11-30
Life & Legacy
Elliott Erwitt (born Elio Romano Erwitz, July 26, 1928 – November 29, 2023) was a French-born American advertising and documentary photographer known for his black and white candid photos of ironic and absurd situations within everyday settings. He was a member of Magnum Photos since 1953.
Occupation & Career
photographer, photojournalist, journalist, film director, artist, cinematographer
Education
The New School; Los Angeles City College
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Lucie Award; Royal Photographic Society Award
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Lucie Award · Royal Photographic Society Award
Organizations & Memberships
Magnum Photos
Education & Institutions
Los Angeles City College · The New School
Verified Legacy Record
Award
Royal Photographic Society Award
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q284360 · wikidata
Family Spouse
Pia Frankenberg
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q284360 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q284360 — wikidata View source
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