Herbert Matter

Herbert Matter (1907–1984) was an American photographer, university teacher and designer.

Herbert Matter in brief

Born
1907
Died
1984
Known for
photographer, university teacher, designer, typographer and artist
Place of birth
Engelberg
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Overview

Born at Engelberg in 1907, died at Southampton in 1984.

In detail

the recorded working language is German and English.

The field of work recorded is photography, graphic design and advertising photography.

Residence is recorded at Springs. Employment is recorded with Yale University.

Work by Herbert Matter is recorded in the collections of Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Museum of Modern Art, Victoria and Albert Museum and Smithsonian American Art Museum.

Distinctions recorded are Guggenheim Fellowship and AIGA Medal.

Sources

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    “Herbert Matter”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q116863: Herbert Matter

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