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Neil Selkirk (Born June 25th 1947)

An American photographer, born in London, England. working in the US since the early 70’s, known for his powerful and uncompromising portraiture.

Studied Photography at the London College of Printing, graduating in 1968.

Moved to New York in 1970 to work for photographer Hiro (photographer). The following year, he studied with photographer Diane Arbus. in her master class. In 1973 began photographing for Esquire Magazine, Andy Warhol’s Interview and the New York Times Magazine. During the 1980’s he was involved in magazine start-ups that proved to be highly influential. He photographed along with many other magazines, the covers and inside stories for the premier issues of Spy Magazine, Wired Magazine, Paper Magazine and Colors magazine. He has published three books of Photographs: 1000 on 42nd Street (2000), See No Evil (2006), and Lobbyists, (2007). His photographs are in major US museum collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the Houston Museum of Fine Arts. In 2005 he directed the Documentary film: Who is Marvin Israel, which premiered at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. He is the only person ever authorized to make posthumous prints of the work of Diane Arbus.

Website:  www.neilselkirk.com

Born: London, England - June 25th 1947

Married: Susan Spiller August 28th 1976

Children: Alexander, born September 21st 1977 & Zane, born August 3rd 1982.

Books

1000 on 42nd Street (2000, ISBN 1-57687-045-7)

See No Evil (2006, ISBN 1-59005-155-6)

Lobbyists (2007, ISBN 1-59005-169-6)