Gregory Crewdson

Quick Facts

Full Name	Gregory Crewdson
Occupation	Photographer
Date Of Birth	Sep 26, 1962(1962-09-26)
Age	62
Birthplace	Brooklyn
Country	United States
Birth City	New York
Horoscope	Virgo

Gregory Crewdson Biography

Gregory Crewdson is one of the most popular and richest Photographer who was born on September 26, 1962 in Brooklyn, New York, United States. Photographer renowned by his tablesaux depicting American homes and neighbourhoods. He has the MFA in photography from Yale University and has been an instructor since 1993. He is currently represented by Gagosian Gallery worldwide and by White Cube Gallery in London.

He’s posted the video that shows He’s shared a video of Chrissie Hynde singing at a friend’s birthday party to his Instagram. performing at her birthday celebration for a friend on his Instagram.

At Purchase College, State University of New York, he began experimenting with photography, not yet taking it seriously, Crewdson only saw it as a creative outlet and hobby. Gaining school recognition and a growing interest for art, he graduated undergraduate from SUNY Purchase and later attended Yale University receiving his Master of Fine Arts. His senior thesis embodied everyday life through portraiture of Lee, Massachusetts residents, the same location that later inspired his first series Natural Wonder from 1992 to

1997. He has taught at Sarah Lawrence, Cooper Union, Vassar College, and Yale University, where he has been on the faculty since 1993. He is now a professor at the Yale University School of Art. In 2012, he was the subject of the feature documentary film Gregory Crewdson: Brief Encounters. The film series followed the construction and the behind-the-scenes explanation from Crewdson himself of his thought process and vision for his pieces of his collection Beneath the Roses.

As a teenager, he was part of a punk rock group called The Speedies that hit the New York scene. Their song, “Let Me Take Your Photo” proved to be prophetic to Crewdson’s future career. In 2005, Hewlett Packard used the song in advertisements to promote its digital cameras.

The family is originally of Park Slope, Brooklyn.

Gregory Crewdson Net Worth

Gregory Crewdson is one of the richest Photographer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Gregory Crewdson 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

When he was a young man as a teenager, he was a part of a punk rock band known as The Speedies and one of the songs they performed “Let Me Take Your Photo” was utilized to promote Hewlett Packard used the song in its advertisements to promote their digital cameras.

He’s been honored with his Skowhagen Medal for Photography and The National Endowment for the Arts Visual Artists Fellowship in honor for his works. The artist has also had a prominent exhibit at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Whitney Museum of American Art and The Brooklyn Museum.

Gregory Crewdson (born September 26, 1962) is an American photographer. He photographs tableaux of American homes and neighborhoods.

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Who is Gregory Crewdson Dating?

According to our records, Gregory Crewdson married to Ivy Shapiro. As of December 1, 2023, Gregory Crewdson’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Gregory Ranked on the list of most popular Photographer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Gregory Crewdson celebrates birthday on September 26 of every year.

Is Gregory Crewdson still alive?

Born in Brooklyn, New York, Crewdson is a graduate of SUNY Purchase and the Yale University School of Art, where he is now director of graduate studies in photography. He lives and works in New York and Massachusetts.

What is Gregory Crewdson known for?

Crewdson is recognized for his elaborately staged scenes of small town American life. His photographs have dramatic and cinematic qualities, and he often has an extensive support crew on site for proper staging and lighting.

What is Gregory Crewdson's style?

Crewdson’s photographs usually take place in small-town America, but are dramatic and cinematic. They feature often disturbing, surreal events. His photographs are elaborately staged and lit using crews familiar with motion picture production and lighting large scenes using motion picture film equipment and techniques.

What type of photographer is Gregory Crewdson?

Photography

Where is Gregory Crewdson from?

Brooklyn, New York, NY