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Born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, in 1932, Duane Michals emerged as a pioneering force in 20th-century photography with his innovative approach to series, multiple exposures, and the integration of text into his works. Michals' journey into art began in 1946 at the Carnegie Institute in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where his passion ignited. After earning his BA from the University of Denver in 1953, Michals served in the United States Army before exploring graphic design at The Parsons School of Design in 1956. However, it was during a trip to Russia that his fascination with photography took root.
Throughout the 1960s, Michals broke new ground in the field, diverging from the prevailing trends of photojournalism to craft narrative-driven sequences reminiscent of cinematic storytelling. He sometimes infused his images with handwritten text, elevating them beyond mere visual documentation to profound reflections on life's complexities, blending poetry, tragedy, and humor. He also work in commercial photography for publications like Mademoiselle and Esquire, and covering notable events such as the filming of The Great Gatsby for Vogue in 1974. Forging his path without a studio,
Michals favored capturing portraits within authentic environments, pioneering storytelling through series and complementing his visuals with insightful textual narratives. Acknowledging the influence of Lewis Carroll, William Blake, and René Magritte,
Michals' work continues to inspire new generations of artists, such as Francesca Woodman and David Levinthal. With with prestigious awards including a Gold Medal for photography from The National Arts Club in 1994 and a Masters Series Award from The School of Visual Arts in 2000, Michals' is a titan of the art photography movement.
