About Max Waldman
Lived 1919 – 1981 (aged 61–62). Max Waldman was an American photographer.
Max Waldman (1919–1981) was an American dance and theater photographer.
He was also known for his dramatic shots on a great range of subjects from football players to immigrants.
Career Waldman became best known for his portraits of ballet dancers, including Mikhail Baryshnikov and Natalia Makarova through his books, including Waldman on Theater and Waldman on Dance. Contemporary photographers such as Daniel Nicoletta were influenced by Waldman.
His photographs were exhibited in group and one-man shows in a variety of venues, including the New York Public Library, the La Jolla Museum of Art, and the Rose Museum of Brandeis University. Waldman's work is also found as part of private and public collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, and the George Eastman House.
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Who was Max Waldman?
Romanian-American photographer (1919 or 1920-1981)
When was Max Waldman born?
Max Waldman was born in 1919 in New York City.
When did Max Waldman die?
Max Waldman died on 1 March 1981 in New York City.
What was Max Waldman's occupation?
Max Waldman was a photographer.
What nationality was Max Waldman?
Max Waldman was American.
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