Ian Jeffrey

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Ian Jeffrey is an English art historian, writer and curator. [1] [2]

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Jeffrey is the author of a series of illustrated books on the history of photography. [3] He is a recipient of the Royal Photographic Society's J. Dudley Johnston Award.

Life and work

Jeffrey has held the posts of tutor and professor at Goldsmiths, University of London. [4] [5] [6] [7]

Publications

Publications by Jeffrey

Publications edited by Jeffrey

Awards

Exhibitions

Exhibitions of Jeffrey's photographs

Exhibitions curated by Jeffrey

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References

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