Larry Fink is an acclaimed American photographer renowned for his black-and-white images capturing the nuances of American society. His work often focuses on individuals and groups, offering raw and intimate portrayals of public and private moments. Fink studied at the New School for Social Research, where his professor, Lisette Model, encouraged him to pursue photography. Fink’s most famous series from the 1970s contrasts the opulent lifestyle of wealthy Manhattanites with the rural, working-class communities in Pennsylvania. His powerful images expose the stark social and economic divides, revealing the complexities of American life.
Fink has earned multiple prestigious awards throughout his career, including two Guggenheim Fellowships, the National Endowment for the Arts Fellowships, and an honorary doctorate from the College for Creative Studies in Detroit. In 2015, he was honoured with the Infinity Award for Art from the International Center of Photography in New York. His work has been featured in publications such as The New York Times, The New Yorker, GQ, and Vanity Fair. Fink’s photographs are held in public collections, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington.
