John Coplans

John Coplans (1920–2003) was a British photographer, journalist and writer.

Also recorded as John Rivers Coplans.

John Coplans in brief

Born
1920
Died
2003
Known for
photographer, journalist, writer, exhibition curator, artist, painter and sculptor
Place of birth
London
Contents

Overview

Born at London in 1920, died at New York City in 2003.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

Places of work recorded in the authority are New York City.

Work by John Coplans is recorded in the collections of Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Art Institute of Chicago, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and Finnish National Gallery.

Distinctions recorded are Guggenheim Fellowship.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “John Coplans”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3181269: John Coplans

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