Gilles Peress

Gilles Peress (born 1946) is a French photographer and photojournalist.

Gilles Peress in brief

Born
1946
Known for
photographer and photojournalist
Place of birth
Neuilly-sur-Seine
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Overview

Born at Neuilly-sur-Seine in 1946.

In detail

Gilles Peress studied at Paris 8 University, Institut d'études politiques and Lycée Claude-Bernard. the recorded working language is French.

Places of work recorded in the authority are France. Employment is recorded with Bard College. Membership is recorded of Magnum Photos.

Work by Gilles Peress is recorded in the collections of Minneapolis Institute of Art, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Museum of Modern Art, Photography Collection and J. Paul Getty Museum.

Distinctions recorded are Guggenheim Fellowship, Dr. Erich Salomon Prize and Lucie Award.

Sources

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    “Gilles Peress”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q324062: Gilles Peress

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