About Ira Schneider
Lived 1939 – 2022 (aged 83). Ira Schneider was an American artist, photographer, television producer, video artist and installation artist.
Ira Schneider (1939 – August 17, 2022) was an American video artist. He has been living and working in Berlin since 1993 until his return to the US in 2021.
Early life and career Schneider was born in Manhattan, NY and raised in Brooklyn and Long Island.
Ira Schneider was president of Raindance Foundation (1972 to 1994), director of the TV show Night Light TV (1980–1992), and associate professor at the Cooper Union School of Art, New York (1980 to 92). In 1976, he worked on Video Art - an Anthology together with Beryl Korot.
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Who was Ira Schneider?
American artist (1939–2022)
When was Ira Schneider born?
Ira Schneider was born on 2 March 1939 in New York City.
When did Ira Schneider die?
Ira Schneider died on 17 August 2022 in New York City.
What was Ira Schneider's occupation?
Ira Schneider was an artist, photographer, television producer, video artist and installation artist.
What nationality was Ira Schneider?
Ira Schneider was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ira Schneider. https://biography.guide/ira-schneider/
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