Martha Cooper
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About
Photojournalist who is widely credited with introducing much of the world to the art of graffiti through her work documenting the graffiti scene in New York City. Her work as been featured in The New York Post, National Geographic, Smithsonian and more.
Before Fame
She earned an art degree from Grinnell College in 16. Her interest in photography increased when she began photographing tattoos while visiting Japan.
Trivia
Her collection of graffiti photography Subway Art (1984) has been referred to as "the Bible of street art" by many.
Family Life
She married an anthropologist.
Associated With
She and Jason Peterson are both famous for their New York street photography.
