Eve Arnold, born on April 21, 1912 (several sources
incorrectly claim 1913), is an American photojournalist and was the first female member of the Magnum Photos agency (in 1955).
Arnold was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to immigrant Russian-Jewish
parents, William (born Velvel Sklarski) and Bessie Cohen (born Bosya Laschiner). Her interest in becoming a photographer began in
1946, when she worked for a photo-finishing plant in New York
City. She briefly learned photographic skills in 1948 from Harper's Bazaar art
director, Alexei Brodovitch.
Arnold is best known for her benevolent, intimate images of actress Marilyn Monroe on
the set of Monroe's last (1961) film, The Misfits, but she took many photos of Monroe from
1951 onwards. An exhibition of previously unseen photos of Monroe was displayed at the Halcyon
Gallery in London in May 2005. Marilyn trusted Arnold more than any other photographer, a
relationship that is well-documented. Due to Arnold's sympathetic approach towards her subjects and protective nature of them
afterwards, she is able to capture a closeness that is not easy for most others to capture.
Not only has Arnold photographed VIPs such as Queen Elizabeth II,
Malcolm X, and Joan Crawford, she has travelled
extensively around the world, photographing in China, Russia,
South Africa, and Afghanistan. In 1980, she had her first solo exhibition which featured her photographic work in China at the Brooklyn Museum in New York City. She also did a series of
portraits of American Presidents' wives.
She currently lives in Britain, where she continues to be an important part of the
British photography scene.
Famous Photographs
- Marilyn Monroe, 1960.
- Horse Training for the Militia in Inner Mongolia, 1979.
- Jacqueline Kennedy arranging flowers with daughter Caroline, 1961.
Books by Eve Arnold
- The Unretouched Woman, 1976.
- Flashback: The 50's, 1978.
- In China, 1980.
- In America, 1983.
- Marilyn for Ever, 1987.
- Marilyn Monroe: An Appreciation, 1987.
- All in a Day's Work, 1989.
- The Great British, 1991.
- In Retrospect, 1995.
- Film Journal, 2002.
- Handbook, 2004
Awards Received
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