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Lorna Simpson: Photographer and video artist

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Lora Simpson, a photographer and video artist became the first African-American woman to exhibit in the prestigious Venice Biennale and to have a solo exhibition in the eProjectsE series at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City. Simpson, who is now serving in the faculty at the International Center for Photography, is a recipient of the Louis Comfort Tiffany Award and was a finalist for the Hugo Boss Prize in 1998.

Author: Curry, Jennifer
Publisher: H.W. Wilson Co.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 2004
Photographers, Simpson, Lora

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Mark Shields, political analyst and syndicated columnist

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Mark Shields is a well-known personality in the field of political journalism who has written weekly columns for the 'Washington Post' since the year 1980. He has provided thoughtful political analysis for more than 20 years during which he covered five presidential elections.

Author: Curry, Jennifer
Publisher: H.W. Wilson Co.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 2005
Columnists, Shields, Mark

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Chip Kidd: Graphic designer, editor, and novelist

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The life and work of Chip Kidd, graphic designer, editor and novelist with reference to his achievements in his career life is presented. Kidd was quickly regarded as a wunderkind in his field and over the years that followed he established a thriving freelance business.

Author: Curry, Jennifer
Publisher: H.W. Wilson Co.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 2005
Graphic artists, Kidd, Chip

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Subjects list: United States, Personality profile, Biography
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