"Born in New
York City in 1930, Ken Heyman first became interested in photography in high
school. Later, during his student days at Columbia College--which were
interrupted by a two-year stint in the army--his skill as a photographer grew,
but he still regarded photography as no more than a hobby. Then two events in
college helped to direct him toward his career in photography. First, he sent
off selections of his work to two national photo-graphy annuals and was
pleased, indeed surprised, when both indicated they were eager to print his
pictures--and did.
"But perhaps
more important was his becoming a student of the distinguished anthropologist
Margaret Mead. To fulfill a term paper requirement in one of her courses, Mr.
Heyman submitted a photographic essay that interested the famous professor. Out
of this began a friendship and collaboration that continued for more than
twenty years.
"Their first
collaboration began shortly after his graduation from Columbia in 1956, when
she invited him to go with her to take pictures in Bali. Other field trips followed:
some with Mead and others where he went along. Since then, Ken Heyman has
photographed in more than sixty countries. These photographs have appeared in
major exhibits and in two books co-authored with Margaret Mead: Family (1965)
and World Enough (1976).
"Ken Heyman
has done photographic assign-ments for many magazines, including Life. He has
worked for the U. S. Information Agency, photographing Alliance for Progress
projects in Latin America, and for several photographic agencies, including
Rapho Guillumette Agency and Magnum.
"Shows of Mr.
Heyman’s work have been held at the Museum of Modern Art (1963), the Hallmark
Gallery (1965), the Smithsonian Institution (1965), the International Center
for Photography in New York City (1976), and the Zabriskie Gallery in Paris
(1995). Ken Heyman’s work has brought him a number of awards, including “The
World Understanding Award,” considered to be one of the top awards in
photography. It is given “to honor the photo-grapher whose work has contributed
most to a better understanding among the world’s people.”
"Ken Heyman
has done many books in addition to Family and World Enough. His recent work
includes ten books for children written by Ann Morris. The multicultural
perspective in these acclaimed books reflects Heyman’s varied experience and
his ability to sensitively interpret the human condition." harpercollins.
All images © Ken Heyman
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