Wikipedia entry
Introduction
William Gale Gedney (October 29, 1932 – June 23, 1989) was an American documentary and street photographer. It wasn't until after his death that his work gained momentum and is now widely recognized. He is best known for his series on rural Kentucky, and series on India, San Francisco and New York shot in the 1960s and 1970s.
Wikidata
Q8009745
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Getty record
Nationality
American
Gender
Male
Roles
Artist, Designer, Graphic Designer, Photographer
Names
William Gedney, William Gale Gedney
Ulan
500333532
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Works

58 works online

Exhibitions

Publications

  • Photography at MoMA: 1960 to Now Hardcover, 368 pages
  • Counter Space: Design and the Modern Kitchen Exhibition catalogue, Hardcover, 88 pages
  • Into the Sunset: Photography’s Image of the American West Exhibition catalogue, Hardcover, 168 pages
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