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Nan Goldin
American photographer and activist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Nancy Goldin (born September 12, 1953) is an American photographer and activist. Her work often explores LGBT subcultures, moments of intimacy, the HIV/AIDS crisis, and the opioid epidemic. Her most notable work is The Ballad of Sexual Dependency (1986). The monograph documents the post-Stonewall, gay subculture and includes Goldin's family and friends. She is a founding member of the advocacy group P.A.I.N. (Prescription Addiction Intervention Now).[1] She lives and works in New York City.[2][3]
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Born | Nancy Goldin (1953-09-12) September 12, 1953 (age 70) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Known for | Photography |
Notable work | The Ballad of Sexual Dependency (1986) |
Awards | Edward MacDowell Medal 2012 Hasselblad Award 2006 |
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