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Jeffrey Silverthorne

1946 – 2022

American photographer

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About Jeffrey Silverthorne

Lived 1946 – 2022 (aged 75–76). Jeffrey Silverthorne was an American photographer.

Jeffrey Silverthorne (1946–2022) was an American photographer mainly known for taking pictures of physical and psychological borders, including death and nudity. He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii in 1946, and graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design's BFA, MAT, and MFA programs. He taught at Roger Williams University in Bristol, Rhode Island until 2018.

Publications Morgue (2017) Jeffrey Silverthorne (Working) (2015) Directions for Leaving: Photographs 1971-2006 (2007)

Public Collections Museum of Modern Art, New York Los Angeles County Museum of Art, LA Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven Museum of Fine Arts, Boston George Eastman House, Rochester Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

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Important facts

Born
1946, Honolulu
Birth century
20th century
Died
4 June 2022, Cranston
Occupation
Photographer
Nationality
United States
Employers
Roger Williams University
Also known as
Jeffrey Kim Silverthorne

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jeffrey Silverthorne?

American photographer (1946–2022)

When was Jeffrey Silverthorne born?

Jeffrey Silverthorne was born in 1946 in Honolulu.

When did Jeffrey Silverthorne die?

Jeffrey Silverthorne died on 4 June 2022 in Cranston.

What was Jeffrey Silverthorne's occupation?

Jeffrey Silverthorne was a photographer.

What nationality was Jeffrey Silverthorne?

Jeffrey Silverthorne was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jeffrey Silverthorne

· Wikidata: Q6176281

· DBpedia: Jeffrey Silverthorne

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