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Barbara Morgan (Photographer)

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Photographer

The Resume

    (circa 1900-August 17, 1992)
    Born in Buffalo, Kansas
    Resided in New York City, New York
    Modern artist and American Modern dance photographer
    Collaborated with Martha Graham for photo essays and exhibits

Why she might be annoying:

    She was motivated to explore photography mainly due to the influence and encouragement of photographer Edward Weston and her husband, Willard Morgan.
    After her artist training at UCLA, she later focused on photography to allow more time to raise her family.
    She stated that she was unaware of certain life issues or world views which would influence her art or photography until she experienced them for herself.
    During her career, she photographed subjects mostly in black and white.

Why she might not be annoying:

    Her career transformed from traditional photography to more energetic modern photography, which made her famous.
    After moving to New York, she photographed Martha Graham's dancers for five years and published a book about the experience.
    She carefully studied and focused on her subjects before photographing them.
    The theme throughout her most famous work was movement and energy.
    Though best known for her dance focus, her artwork and photography explored a variety of multicultural themes and subjects.
    Her photography career lasted over 70 years, and among her achievements were co- founding Aperture magazine as well as receiving photography awards and a National Endowment for the Arts grant.

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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 13 Votes: 61.54% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 12 Votes: 58.33% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 6 Votes: 83.33% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 23 Votes: 69.57% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 14 Votes: 64.29% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 24 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 32 Votes: 53.12% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 37 Votes: 59.46% Annoying