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Nan Goldin

Nan Goldin is an acclaimed American photographer renowned for her profound visual narratives that delve into her personal world, marked by themes of addiction, sexuality, and intimate relationships. Born in Washington, D.C., in 1953, Goldin's journey into photography began in the early 1970s, capturing the lives of those around her, forming a "substitute family" amid a backdrop of drugs, sex, and violence​​.

One of Goldin's most celebrated works, "The Ballad of Sexual Dependency" (1986), is a raw and intimate portrayal of her "tribe," documenting their lives through the late 70s and early 80s in New York City. This work, initially presented as a slideshow, captures moments of love, sexuality, and domestic life, transcending into a poignant narrative of the era's challenges, particularly the AIDS crisis​.

Throughout her career, Goldin's photography has continued to evolve, exploring various themes and mediums, including film. Her work, deeply personal and often autobiographical, challenges conventional perceptions of beauty, identity, and relationships, offering a window into the complexities of human connection and the essence of her subjects​.

Goldin's influence extends beyond the art world, with her activism, particularly against the opioid crisis, marking another significant chapter in her journey. Her profound empathy and commitment to portraying the raw, unfiltered realities of life resonate through her extensive body of work, which continues to be celebrated in exhibitions and collections globally​.

For art collectors and enthusiasts, Goldin's work offers not just aesthetic value but also deep emotional and historical resonance. To stay informed about Nan Goldin's works and related updates, signing up for newsletters from prominent galleries or her exhibitions could provide valuable insights and opportunities for engagement with her art.

Date and place of birt:12 september 1963, Washington, D.C., USA
Nationality:USA
Period of activity: XX, XXI century
Specialization:Artist, Photographer
Genre:Portrait
Art style:Black & white photo, Color photo, Contemporary art
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Enoc Perez (1967)
Enoc Perez
1967
Israel Levitan (1912 - 1982)
Israel Levitan
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Katherine Elizabeth Nash (1910 - 1982)
Katherine Elizabeth Nash
1910 - 1982
Robert Carston Arneson (1930 - 1992)
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Christian Wulffen (1954)
Christian Wulffen
1954
Malvina Hoffman (1887 - 1966)
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Michael Glancy (1950 - 2020)
Michael Glancy
1950 - 2020
Earl Kerkam (1891 - 1965)
Earl Kerkam
1891 - 1965
Jennifer Guidi (1972)
Jennifer Guidi
1972
Keith Haring (1958 - 1990)
Keith Haring
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Brian Andreas (1956)
Brian Andreas
1956
Abraham Anderson (1847 - 1940)
Abraham Anderson
1847 - 1940
Ethel Schwabacher (1903 - 1984)
Ethel Schwabacher
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Deborah Kay Butterfield (1949)
Deborah Kay Butterfield
1949
James (Jim) Lambie (1964)
James (Jim) Lambie
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Creators Black & white photo

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Cornelius Bosch
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Josef Madlener (1881 - 1967)
Josef Madlener
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Peter Wagensonner (1956)
Peter Wagensonner
1956
Rudolf Stussi (1947)
Rudolf Stussi
1947
Derick Pobell (1960 - 2014)
Derick Pobell
1960 - 2014
Noah Davis (1983 - 2015)
Noah Davis
1983 - 2015
Gero Künzel (1962)
Gero Künzel
1962
Mie Olise Kjaergaard (1974)
Mie Olise Kjaergaard
1974
Charles Arnoldi (1946)
Charles Arnoldi
1946
Dan (Daniel Cody) Muller (1889 - 1976)
Dan (Daniel Cody) Muller
1889 - 1976
Sergey Borisovich Daragan (1945 - 2004)
Sergey Borisovich Daragan
1945 - 2004
Ferdinand Finne (1910 - 1999)
Ferdinand Finne
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Josef Dobrowsky (1889 - 1964)
Josef Dobrowsky
1889 - 1964
Viktor Nikolaevich Deni (1893 - 1946)
Viktor Nikolaevich Deni
1893 - 1946
Wang Tiande (1960)
Wang Tiande
1960
Reynier Leyva Novo (1983)
Reynier Leyva Novo
1983