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(Photographer, Photojournalist) Mary Ellen Mark was a prominent American photographer known for her wide-ranging body of work that included photojournalism, documentary photography, portraiture, and advertising photography. She focused on capturing the lives of marginalized individuals, creating impactful images that resonated with audiences worldwide. Mark's work was featured in 21 collections, including well-known pieces like Streetwise and Ward 81. Her photographs were exhibited in galleries and museums around the world and appeared in prestigious publications such as Life, Rolling Stone, and The New Yorker. Throughout her career, she received numerous awards and honors in recognition of her significant contributions to the field of photography.
