Ben Lifson

author

b. 1941[1] d. 3 July 2013, Pittsburgh, USA[2,3] active 1970–2013

Ben Lifson (1941–2013) was a prominent American photographer, critic, curator, and educator. He was one of the most influential minds in late-twentieth-century photography criticism, serving as the photography critic for The Village Voice from 1977 to 1982. Lifson taught at prestigious institutions including Yale, Harvard, Bard College, and the International Center of Photography (ICP). In 1970, he founded the photography department at the California Institute of the Arts in Los Angeles. His work bridged the gap between critical analysis and artistic practice, contributing significantly to the academic study of photography.[1,2,4]

  • photography criticism
  • art history
  • pedagogy

Books

Works by Ben Lifson

  • 1982 Andre Kertesz: A Lifetime of Perception Harry N. Abrams · book · English · ISBN 0500540853 Introduction by Ben Lifson.

Awards

  • 2006 Guggenheim Fellowship

References

  1. Artforum. Ben Lifson. link
  2. Artnews. Ben Lifson, 1941-2013. link
  3. Find a Grave. Benjamin Millman Lifson. link
  4. Godine. Ben Lifson. link