Martha Cooper
Photographer

Martha Cooper Net Worth

Martha Cooper is a renowned photojournalist born in Baltimore, MD on October 21, 1943. She is widely credited for introducing the world to the art of graffiti through her work documenting the graffiti scene in New York City. Her work has been featured in many publications such as The New York Post, National Geographic, and Smithsonian.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day October 21, 1943
Birth Place Baltimore, MD
Age 80 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Libra

💰 Net worth: $1.9 Million (2024)

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. 

Some Martha Cooper images

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