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April 20, 2010
Nicholas Nixon's early work was part of the New Topographics in 1976. He moved on to do more portrait orientated work--eg., The Brown Sisters and people suffering from aids and in nursing homes.
Nicholas Nixon, The Brown Sisters, 1975, Gelatin silver print
Beginning in 1975, Nixon has annually photographed his wife Bebe with her three sisters, creating a notable black and white series called "The Brown Sisters". These photographs depict the clear and inevitable passage of time on the beautiful faces of Heather, Mimi, Bebe, and Lauren as they mature from teenagers to adults.
Nicholas Nixon, The Brown Sisters, 2007, Gelatin silver print
The sisters always line up in the same order, and primarily look directly at the camera, reflecting the presence of Nicholas himself, looking back.
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