Harry Shunk (born Schunk or Schunke; 1924 – June 26, 2006) was a German photographer, most noted for his cooperation with János Kender from 1957/58 to 1973 under the name Shunk-Kender. He was, along with his partner Kender, the photographer of hundreds of artists works during the 1960s and 1970s in New York and Europe. When they disbanded in 1973, Kender gave Shunk control of the joint material and Shunk continued working with photography for a further 30 years.
Shunk was born in Reudnitz [de], Leipzig. He died in obscurity in Westbeth, New York City.
Collections
Shunk's work is held in the following permanent collection:
- Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C.: 7 works (as of July 2021)
References
- "Harry Shunk and Shunk-Kender photographs, 1957–1987". The Getty Research Institute. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
- Vartanian, Hrag (20 December 2013). "Two Photographers Emerge from the Shadows with Over 400 Artist Portraits". Hyperallergic.
- ^ Leland, John (11 August 2012). "Surprise Bounty for Cleanup Artist". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-07-05.
- Loos, Ted (18 December 2013). "Art-Scene Glimpses, Lost Then Found". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-07-04.
- ^ "Harry Shunk". americanart.si.edu. Retrieved 2021-07-05.
- "The man who found a Warhol in a skip". www.telegraph.co.uk. 14 December 2012. Retrieved 2021-07-05.
- Leland, John (10 November 2012). "Cleanup Artist's Dumpster Trove Pays Off. A Lot". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-07-05.
- "Dead Artist Hoarded Socks, Warhols". New York. 11 August 2012. Retrieved 2021-07-05.
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