William gedney biography
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William gedney biography
William Gedney
American photographer
For the American linguist, see William J. Gedney.
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.
Early life and background
He was born in Greenville, New York.
He studied at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York.[1] In 1955 he graduated with a BFA in Graphic Design and began work with Condé Nast.[2]
Career
During his lifetime, Gedney received several fellowships and grants, including a John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation fellowship from 1966 to 1967, a Fulbright Fellowship for photography in India from 1969 to 1971, a New York State Creative Artists Public Service Program (C.A.P.S.) grant from 1972 to 1973; and a National Endowme