Mark Powell (photographer)

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Mark Alor Powell
Born1968 (age 5354)
United Kingdom
NationalityEnglish
Known for Artist
Notable workPhotos of street scenes and unusual people in Detroit and Mexico City
Website markalor.com

Mark Alor Powell (born 1968) is an American photographer. [1] He is best known for his photos of street scenes and unusual people in Detroit and Mexico City.

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Life and work

Powell was born in 1968 in Decatur, Illinois. [1]

He was a member of the In-Public street photography collective. [2]

Publications

Publications by Powell

Publications with contributions by Powell

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