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A black and white portrait of American circus performer Emmett Kelly. He is dressed as his famous persona, "Weary Willie."

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From Colorado Photographic Arts Center

  1. Elitch's Theatre by Diane Huntress, Image 1.

    Diane Huntress

    Elitch's Theatre

    Gelatin Silver Print, Infared

    9.25 x 13.5 in

  2. Eleo Pomare, Choreographer by Edward Klamm, Image 1.

    Edward Klamm

    Eleo Pomare, Choreographer

    Black and White photograph

    7.375 x 9.5625 in

  3. Elizabeth Taylor by Ken Heyman, Image 1.

    Ken Heyman

    Elizabeth Taylor

    Black and White photograph

    13.5 x 16.5 in

  4. El Vendedor by Cecil B. Atwater, Image 1.

    Cecil B. Atwater

    El Vendedor

    Gelatin Silver Print

    16 x 13 in

  5. Empty Room Series by Adam Milner, Image 1.

    Adam Milner

    Empty Room Series

    Digital C Print

    23.25 x 30.25 in

  6. eLawnchairs by Justin Nolan, Image 1.

    Justin Nolan

    eLawnchairs

    Digital C Print

    14 x 21 in

  7. Empty Rooms Series by Adam Milner, Image 2.

    Adam Milner

    Empty Rooms Series

    Digital C Print

    22 x 30 in

  8. Empty Rooms Series by Adam Milner, Image 1.

    Adam Milner

    Empty Rooms Series

    Digital C Print

    22 x 30 in

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About the artist

Ken Heyman

Born in New York City in 1930, Ken Heyman attended Colombia University and started his photographic journey there. While attending the school he met Margaret Mead, a noted anthropologist, and started his collaboration with her that would continue for years to come. Heyman's work can be seen in many magazines, including Life. He has worked for the U.S. Information Agency, photographing Alliance for Progress projects in Latin America, and for several photographic agencies, including Rapho Guillumette Agency and Magnum.

Shows of Mr. Heyman’s work have been held at the Museum of Modern Art (1963), the Hallmark Gallery (1965), The International Center for Photography in New York City (1976), The Zabrskie Gallery in Paris (1995). Ken Heyman’s work has brought him a number of awards including: The World Understanding award,” considered to be one of the top awards in photography.