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Avedon

American  
[av-i-don] / ˈæv ɪˌdɒn /

noun

  1. Richard, 1923–2004, U.S. photographer.


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Even major names like Avedon and Penn, who had previously shown on the East Coast, had never before had a Los Angeles exhibition before Hawkins hosted them.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2025

I was inspired by a recent Avedon show and wanted to put a collage together to showcase everyone’s uniqueness.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 20, 2023

Show notes said Hawkings took inspiration for the Summer 2024 collection from late Detroit-born Black supermodel Donyale Luna, who was a muse for artist Andy Warhol and photographer Richard Avedon.

From Reuters • Sep. 22, 2023

“So was King Kong,” was Vreeland’s response, according to Avedon.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 20, 2023

Avedon had a lifelong commitment to the civil rights struggle, enriched by a close friendship with James Baldwin that dated back to their high school days.

From New York Times • May 24, 2023

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