Artist Index: Heyman, Ken

"New York City, Houston Street". 1966/printed later. Gelatin silver print. 22,5 x 33 cm (27,7 x 35,4 cm). Signed by the photographer in ink in lower margin; signed, titled and dated by the photographer in pencil and photographer's stamp on the verso.

Ken Heyman was an American photographer known for his extensive documentary work capturing various aspects of human life and culture around the world. He collaborated with anthropologist Margaret Mead on several projects, including the book "Family" (1965), which featured photographs of families from diverse cultural backgrounds. Heyman's empathetic approach to photography and his ability to capture intimate moments made him a celebrated figure in the field of documentary photography. – In excellent condition.

"Railsplitter, Nigeria". 1960. Vintage gelatin silver print. 35 x 27,5 cm. Signed by the photographer in ink lower right in margin; 3 photographer's copyright/stamps as well as signed, dated and annotated by the photographer in pencil on the verso.
Ken Heyman worked on assignments for Life magazine, and as a student of the anthropologist Margaret Mead he became her photographer for over twenty years. He also worked for Magnum and Rapho and published numerous books. – Tear in left margin, otherwise in very good condition.