Jan Groover
1943–2012
Introduction
Jan Groover (April 24, 1943 – January 1, 2012) was an American photographer. She received numerous one-person shows, including at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, which holds some of her work in its permanent collection.
Wikidata identifier
Q3431793
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Introduction
Born 24 April 1943. Groover studied painting at the Pratt Institute, New York City, New York, from 1961 to 1965. She began taking photographs in 1967 and has been a freelance photographer in New York City, New York, since 1971. From 1970 to 1973, Groover was an instructor at the University of Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut. In 1972, she gave up painting to pursue photography full-time, and in 1973, she moved permanently to New York City, New York. Groover began to concentrate on photographing still life in 1978. Since 1979, Groover has taught at the State University of New York at Purchase.
Country of birth
United States
Roles
Artist, painter, photographer, teacher
ULAN identifier
500037194
Names
Jan Groover
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