Shawn Mortensen Explained

Shawn Mortensen (November 14, 1965 - April 15, 2009)[1] was an American art photographer and photojournalist. He was famous for his characteristic, and often-imitated, style.[2] [3]

His subjects included Keith Haring, The Beastie Boys, Biggie Smalls, Kate Moss, and the Sex Pistols.[4] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Shawn Mortensen's Obituary on Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles Times. 2017-05-17.
  2. Shawn Mortensen. The New Yorker. 2017-05-16. Eliza . Honey. April 17, 2009.
  3. Web site: Photographer Shawn Mortensen has died.. Boing Boing. 2017-05-16. April 17, 2009. Xeni. Jardin.
  4. Web site: IN LOVING MEMORY OF PHOTOGRAPHER SHAWN MORTENSEN 1966—2009 . April 16, 2009. www.supertouchart.com. en-US. 2017-05-16.